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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,320.16, 895,529.76 and 360,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,320.16, 895,529.76 and 360,606.60 is: 540,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,320.16 : 895,529.76 = 360,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,320.16/895,529.76 = 360,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,320.16x = 895,529.76 × 360,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,320.16x = 322,933,941,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,933,941,952.42/597,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,637.94

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