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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,031.92, 825,278.02 and 326,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,031.92, 825,278.02 and 326,099.13 is: 450,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,031.92 : 825,278.02 = 326,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,031.92/825,278.02 = 326,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,031.92x = 825,278.02 × 326,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,031.92x = 269,122,444,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,122,444,330.12/598,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,013.51

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