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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,476.70, 888,504.87 and 213,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,476.70, 888,504.87 and 213,295.63 is: 319,867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,476.70 : 888,504.87 = 213,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,476.70/888,504.87 = 213,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,476.70x = 888,504.87 × 213,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,476.70x = 189,514,203,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,514,203,104.99/592,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,867.77

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