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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,217.93, 825,550.56 and 326,285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,217.93, 825,550.56 and 326,285.81 is: 450,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,217.93 : 825,550.56 = 326,285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,217.93/825,550.56 = 326,285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,217.93x = 825,550.56 × 326,285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,217.93x = 269,365,429,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,365,429,037.80/598,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,279.77

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