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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,637.41, 896,544.34 and 213,356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,637.41, 896,544.34 and 213,356.47 is: 320,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,637.41 : 896,544.34 = 213,356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,637.41/896,544.34 = 213,356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,637.41x = 896,544.34 × 213,356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,637.41x = 191,283,532,806.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,283,532,806.13/597,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,066.20

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