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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,159.48, 825,447.78 and 329,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,159.48, 825,447.78 and 329,887.48 is: 455,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,159.48 : 825,447.78 = 329,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,159.48/825,447.78 = 329,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,159.48x = 825,447.78 × 329,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,159.48x = 272,304,888,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,304,888,015.79/598,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,237.94

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