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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,255.52, 824,188.08 and 325,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,255.52, 824,188.08 and 325,318 is: 448,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,255.52 : 824,188.08 = 325,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,255.52/824,188.08 = 325,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,255.52x = 824,188.08 × 325,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,255.52x = 268,123,217,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,123,217,809.44/597,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,925.47

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