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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,160.29, 824,068.87 and 325,232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,160.29, 824,068.87 and 325,232.97 is: 448,814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,160.29 : 824,068.87 = 325,232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,160.29/824,068.87 = 325,232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,160.29x = 824,068.87 × 325,232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,160.29x = 268,014,366,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,014,366,074.64/597,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,814.78

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