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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,571.23, 888,646.55 and 213,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,571.23, 888,646.55 and 213,390.18 is: 320,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,571.23 : 888,646.55 = 213,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,571.23/888,646.55 = 213,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,571.23x = 888,646.55 × 213,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,571.23x = 189,628,446,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,628,446,193.93/592,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,009.54

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