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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,292.09, 888,230.25 and 165,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,292.09, 888,230.25 and 165,713.28 is: 248,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,292.09 : 888,230.25 = 165,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,292.09/888,230.25 = 165,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,292.09x = 888,230.25 × 165,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,292.09x = 147,191,548,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,191,548,122.72/592,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,511.76

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