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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,040.80, 888,176.40 and 255,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,040.80, 888,176.40 and 255,080.80 is: 382,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,040.80 : 888,176.40 = 255,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,040.80/888,176.40 = 255,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,040.80x = 888,176.40 × 255,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,040.80x = 226,556,746,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,556,746,653.12/592,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,670.83

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