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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,160.92, 825,439.23 and 329,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,160.92, 825,439.23 and 329,888.92 is: 455,234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,160.92 : 825,439.23 = 329,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,160.92/825,439.23 = 329,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,160.92x = 825,439.23 × 329,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,160.92x = 272,303,256,110.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,303,256,110.33/598,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,234.11

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