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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,547.20, 888,295.80 and 442,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,547.20, 888,295.80 and 442,606.48 is: 663,517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,547.20 : 888,295.80 = 442,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,547.20/888,295.80 = 442,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,547.20x = 888,295.80 × 442,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,547.20x = 393,165,477,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,165,477,236.78/592,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,517.57

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