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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,442.26, 824,465.64 and 325,509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,442.26, 824,465.64 and 325,509.30 is: 449,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,442.26 : 824,465.64 = 325,509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,442.26/824,465.64 = 325,509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,442.26x = 824,465.64 × 325,509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,442.26x = 268,371,233,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,371,233,350.45/597,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,200.28

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