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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,904.28, 688,588.08 and 326,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,904.28, 688,588.08 and 326,524.25 is: 450,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,904.28 : 688,588.08 = 326,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,904.28/688,588.08 = 326,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,904.28x = 688,588.08 × 326,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,904.28x = 224,840,707,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,840,707,796.29/498,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,669.03

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