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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,336.60, 896,004.90 and 360,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,336.60, 896,004.90 and 360,946.20 is: 541,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,336.60 : 896,004.90 = 360,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,336.60/896,004.90 = 360,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,336.60x = 896,004.90 × 360,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,336.60x = 323,409,563,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,409,563,836.38/597,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,419.30

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