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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,310.48, 895,654.68 and 281,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,310.48, 895,654.68 and 281,682.64 is: 422,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,310.48 : 895,654.68 = 281,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,310.48/895,654.68 = 281,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,310.48x = 895,654.68 × 281,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,310.48x = 252,290,374,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,290,374,790.76/597,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,377.28

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