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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,666.92, 824,759.25 and 325,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,666.92, 824,759.25 and 325,729.42 is: 449,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,666.92 : 824,759.25 = 325,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,666.92/824,759.25 = 325,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,666.92x = 824,759.25 × 325,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,666.92x = 268,648,350,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,648,350,690.98/597,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,495.10

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