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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,375.16, 816,627.48 and 422,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,375.16, 816,627.48 and 422,314.04 is: 582,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,375.16 : 816,627.48 = 422,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,375.16/816,627.48 = 422,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,375.16x = 816,627.48 × 422,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,375.16x = 344,873,250,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,873,250,253.82/592,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,187.22

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