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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,234.12, 825,565.65 and 326,307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,234.12, 825,565.65 and 326,307.85 is: 450,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,234.12 : 825,565.65 = 326,307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,234.12/825,565.65 = 326,307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,234.12x = 825,565.65 × 326,307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,234.12x = 269,388,552,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,388,552,285.35/598,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,306.23

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