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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,232.80, 897,349.20 and 598,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,232.80, 897,349.20 and 598,232.80 is: 897,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,232.80 : 897,349.20 = 598,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,232.80/897,349.20 = 598,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,232.80x = 897,349.20 × 598,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,232.80x = 536,823,724,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,823,724,493.76/598,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,349.20

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