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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,270.75, 824,233.68 and 328,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,270.75, 824,233.68 and 328,998.75 is: 454,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,270.75 : 824,233.68 = 328,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,270.75/824,233.68 = 328,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,270.75x = 824,233.68 × 328,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,270.75x = 271,171,850,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,171,850,427.90/597,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,018.30

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