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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,168.92, 825,450.30 and 329,896.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,168.92, 825,450.30 and 329,896.92 is: 455,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,168.92 : 825,450.30 = 329,896.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,168.92/825,450.30 = 329,896.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,168.92x = 825,450.30 × 329,896.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,168.92x = 272,313,511,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,313,511,583.08/598,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,245.17

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