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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,279.50, 824,245.71 and 329,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,279.50, 824,245.71 and 329,007.50 is: 454,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,279.50 : 824,245.71 = 329,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,279.50/824,245.71 = 329,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,279.50x = 824,245.71 × 329,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,279.50x = 271,183,020,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,183,020,432.83/597,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,030.35

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