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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,844.29, 888,721.52 and 213,672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,844.29, 888,721.52 and 213,672.23 is: 320,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,844.29 : 888,721.52 = 213,672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,844.29/888,721.52 = 213,672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,844.29x = 888,721.52 × 213,672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,844.29x = 189,895,108,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,895,108,050.03/592,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,311.95

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