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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,002.80, 897,660.30 and 331,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,002.80, 897,660.30 and 331,626.20 is: 497,803.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,002.80 : 897,660.30 = 331,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,002.80/897,660.30 = 331,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,002.80x = 897,660.30 × 331,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,002.80x = 297,687,674,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,687,674,179.86/598,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,803.14

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