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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,171.86, 824,102.44 and 325,240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,171.86, 824,102.44 and 325,240.94 is: 448,835.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,171.86 : 824,102.44 = 325,240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,171.86/824,102.44 = 325,240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,171.86x = 824,102.44 × 325,240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,171.86x = 268,031,852,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,031,852,241.89/597,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,835.37

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