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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,145.25, 825,440.46 and 329,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,145.25, 825,440.46 and 329,873.25 is: 455,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,145.25 : 825,440.46 = 329,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,145.25/825,440.46 = 329,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,145.25x = 825,440.46 × 329,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,145.25x = 272,290,727,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,290,727,221.70/598,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,225.09

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