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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,803.70, 889,205.55 and 394,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,803.70, 889,205.55 and 394,429.30 is: 591,643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,803.70 : 889,205.55 = 394,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,803.70/889,205.55 = 394,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,803.70x = 889,205.55 × 394,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,803.70x = 350,728,722,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,728,722,642.62/592,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,643.95

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