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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,240.08, 825,573.87 and 326,313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,240.08, 825,573.87 and 326,313.82 is: 450,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,240.08 : 825,573.87 = 326,313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,240.08/825,573.87 = 326,313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,240.08x = 825,573.87 × 326,313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,240.08x = 269,396,159,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,396,159,600.00/598,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,314.46

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