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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,241.08, 825,575.25 and 326,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,241.08, 825,575.25 and 326,314.82 is: 450,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,241.08 : 825,575.25 = 326,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,241.08/825,575.25 = 326,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,241.08x = 825,575.25 × 326,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,241.08x = 269,397,439,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,397,439,100.21/598,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,315.85

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