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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,171.04, 825,446.90 and 356,448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,171.04, 825,446.90 and 356,448.23 is: 491,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,171.04 : 825,446.90 = 356,448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,171.04/825,446.90 = 356,448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,171.04x = 825,446.90 × 356,448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,171.04x = 294,229,083,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,229,083,227.87/598,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,881.19

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