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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,072.08, 888,154.32 and 213,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,072.08, 888,154.32 and 213,042.24 is: 319,579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,072.08 : 888,154.32 = 213,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,072.08/888,154.32 = 213,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,072.08x = 888,154.32 × 213,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,072.08x = 189,214,385,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214,385,798.48/592,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,579.98

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