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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,845.04, 888,722.64 and 213,672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,845.04, 888,722.64 and 213,672.98 is: 320,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,845.04 : 888,722.64 = 213,672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,845.04/888,722.64 = 213,672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,845.04x = 888,722.64 × 213,672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,845.04x = 189,896,014,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,896,014,572.64/592,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,313.07

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