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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,264.75, 824,225.40 and 328,992.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,264.75, 824,225.40 and 328,992.75 is: 454,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,264.75 : 824,225.40 = 328,992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,264.75/824,225.40 = 328,992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,264.75x = 824,225.40 × 328,992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,264.75x = 271,164,180,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,164,180,965.85/597,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,010.02

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