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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,380.72, 817,153.08 and 363,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,380.72, 817,153.08 and 363,049.08 is: 500,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,380.72 : 817,153.08 = 363,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,380.72/817,153.08 = 363,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,380.72x = 817,153.08 × 363,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,380.72x = 296,666,673,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,666,673,913.17/592,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,804.07

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