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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,268.50, 824,230.58 and 328,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,268.50, 824,230.58 and 328,996.50 is: 454,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,268.50 : 824,230.58 = 328,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,268.50/824,230.58 = 328,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,268.50x = 824,230.58 × 328,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,268.50x = 271,168,974,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,168,974,367.99/597,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,015.19

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