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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,524.84, 888,787.42 and 326,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,524.84, 888,787.42 and 326,148.36 is: 489,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,524.84 : 888,787.42 = 326,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,524.84/888,787.42 = 326,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,524.84x = 888,787.42 × 326,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,524.84x = 289,876,559,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,876,559,421.63/592,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,222.63

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