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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,872.91, 825,023.16 and 336,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,872.91, 825,023.16 and 336,267.48 is: 464,025.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,872.91 : 825,023.16 = 336,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,872.91/825,023.16 = 336,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,872.91x = 825,023.16 × 336,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,872.91x = 277,428,458,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,428,458,954.84/597,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,025.81

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