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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,997.50, 825,306.56 and 339,913.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,997.50, 825,306.56 and 339,913.27 is: 469,120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,997.50 : 825,306.56 = 339,913.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,997.50/825,306.56 = 339,913.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,997.50x = 825,306.56 × 339,913.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,997.50x = 280,532,651,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,532,651,562.05/597,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,120.11

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