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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,379.68, 895,965.84 and 203,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,379.68, 895,965.84 and 203,395.68 is: 305,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,379.68 : 895,965.84 = 203,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,379.68/895,965.84 = 203,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,379.68x = 895,965.84 × 203,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,379.68x = 182,235,581,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235,581,283.57/597,379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,058.22

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