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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,220.16, 895,223.52 and 373,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,220.16, 895,223.52 and 373,686.24 is: 559,213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,220.16 : 895,223.52 = 373,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,220.16/895,223.52 = 373,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,220.16x = 895,223.52 × 373,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,220.16x = 334,532,711,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,532,711,148.37/598,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,213.37

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