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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,159.29, 824,067.50 and 325,231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,159.29, 824,067.50 and 325,231.97 is: 448,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,159.29 : 824,067.50 = 325,231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,159.29/824,067.50 = 325,231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,159.29x = 824,067.50 × 325,231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,159.29x = 268,013,090,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,013,090,691.48/597,159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,813.40

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