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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,096.18, 817,092.15 and 320,163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,096.18, 817,092.15 and 320,163.42 is: 441,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,096.18 : 817,092.15 = 320,163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,096.18/817,092.15 = 320,163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,096.18x = 817,092.15 × 320,163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,096.18x = 261,603,017,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,603,017,199.15/592,096.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,825.21

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