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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,181.48, 825,467.46 and 329,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,181.48, 825,467.46 and 329,909.48 is: 455,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,181.48 : 825,467.46 = 329,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,181.48/825,467.46 = 329,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,181.48x = 825,467.46 × 329,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,181.48x = 272,329,540,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,329,540,485.52/598,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,262.41

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