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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,964.86, 825,176.25 and 326,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,964.86, 825,176.25 and 326,033.28 is: 449,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,964.86 : 825,176.25 = 326,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,964.86/825,176.25 = 326,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,964.86x = 825,176.25 × 326,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,964.86x = 269,034,919,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,034,919,365.60/597,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,917.61

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