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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,181.64, 887,877.90 and 326,067.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,181.64, 887,877.90 and 326,067.48 is: 488,883.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,181.64 : 887,877.90 = 326,067.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,181.64/887,877.90 = 326,067.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,181.64x = 887,877.90 × 326,067.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,181.64x = 289,508,109,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,508,109,400.69/592,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,883.97

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