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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,335.48, 895,692.16 and 281,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,335.48, 895,692.16 and 281,707.64 is: 422,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,335.48 : 895,692.16 = 281,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,335.48/895,692.16 = 281,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,335.48x = 895,692.16 × 281,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,335.48x = 252,323,324,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,323,324,560.10/597,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,414.76

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