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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,239.84, 825,573.57 and 326,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,239.84, 825,573.57 and 326,313.58 is: 450,314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,239.84 : 825,573.57 = 326,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,239.84/825,573.57 = 326,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,239.84x = 825,573.57 × 326,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,239.84x = 269,395,865,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,395,865,440.42/598,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,314.15

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