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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,156.60, 825,732.52 and 368,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,156.60, 825,732.52 and 368,754.88 is: 509,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,156.60 : 825,732.52 = 368,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,156.60/825,732.52 = 368,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,156.60x = 825,732.52 × 368,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,156.60x = 304,492,896,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,492,896,324.70/598,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,052.14

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