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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,458.80, 888,688.20 and 474,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,458.80, 888,688.20 and 474,360.80 is: 711,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,458.80 : 888,688.20 = 474,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,458.80/888,688.20 = 474,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,458.80x = 888,688.20 × 474,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,458.80x = 421,558,845,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,558,845,502.56/592,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,541.20

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