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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,047, 823,913.07 and 325,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,047, 823,913.07 and 325,118.24 is: 448,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,047 : 823,913.07 = 325,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,047/823,913.07 = 325,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,047x = 823,913.07 × 325,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,047x = 267,869,167,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,869,167,231.40/597,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,656.75

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