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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,358.51, 895,499.73 and 218,013.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,358.51, 895,499.73 and 218,013.07 is: 326,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,358.51 : 895,499.73 = 218,013.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,358.51/895,499.73 = 218,013.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,358.51x = 895,499.73 × 218,013.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,358.51x = 195,230,644,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,230,644,148.62/597,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,823.24

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