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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,013.28, 825,247.80 and 326,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,013.28, 825,247.80 and 326,083.32 is: 449,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,013.28 : 825,247.80 = 326,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,013.28/825,247.80 = 326,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,013.28x = 825,247.80 × 326,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,013.28x = 269,099,542,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,099,542,446.70/598,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,989.24

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