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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,655.96, 889,230.04 and 379,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,655.96, 889,230.04 and 379,664 is: 569,653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,655.96 : 889,230.04 = 379,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,655.96/889,230.04 = 379,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,655.96x = 889,230.04 × 379,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,655.96x = 337,608,633,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,608,633,906.56/592,655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,653.66

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