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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,679,312.80, 598,018,969.20 and 398,679,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,679,312.80, 598,018,969.20 and 398,679,312.80 is: 598,018,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,679,312.80 : 598,018,969.20 = 398,679,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,679,312.80/598,018,969.20 = 398,679,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,679,312.80x = 598,018,969.20 × 398,679,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,679,312.80x = 238,417,791,682,020,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,417,791,682,020,384/398,679,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,018,969.20

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