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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,224.08, 825,342.60 and 383,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,224.08, 825,342.60 and 383,482.64 is: 529,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,224.08 : 825,342.60 = 383,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,224.08/825,342.60 = 383,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,224.08x = 825,342.60 × 383,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,224.08x = 316,504,559,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,504,559,152.46/598,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,073.59

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