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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,233.80, 896,109.90 and 301,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,233.80, 896,109.90 and 301,745.80 is: 452,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,233.80 : 896,109.90 = 301,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,233.80/896,109.90 = 301,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,233.80x = 896,109.90 × 301,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,233.80x = 270,397,398,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,397,398,663.42/597,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,749.66

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