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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,157.60, 825,733.90 and 368,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,157.60, 825,733.90 and 368,755.88 is: 509,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,157.60 : 825,733.90 = 368,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,157.60/825,733.90 = 368,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,157.60x = 825,733.90 × 368,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,157.60x = 304,494,230,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,494,230,940.33/598,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,053.52

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