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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,996.98, 598,925.48 and 247,724.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,996.98, 598,925.48 and 247,724.69 is: 341,865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,996.98 : 598,925.48 = 247,724.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,996.98/598,925.48 = 247,724.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,996.98x = 598,925.48 × 247,724.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,996.98x = 148,368,628,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,368,628,866.10/433,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,865.58

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