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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,210.80, 897,316.20 and 491,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,210.80, 897,316.20 and 491,922.60 is: 737,883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,210.80 : 897,316.20 = 491,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,210.80/897,316.20 = 491,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,210.80x = 897,316.20 × 491,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,210.80x = 441,410,118,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,410,118,126.12/598,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,883.90

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