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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,267.75, 824,229.54 and 328,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,267.75, 824,229.54 and 328,995.75 is: 454,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,267.75 : 824,229.54 = 328,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,267.75/824,229.54 = 328,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,267.75x = 824,229.54 × 328,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,267.75x = 271,168,015,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,168,015,684.46/597,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,014.16

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