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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,241.71, 825,576.12 and 326,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,241.71, 825,576.12 and 326,315.45 is: 450,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,241.71 : 825,576.12 = 326,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,241.71/825,576.12 = 326,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,241.71x = 825,576.12 × 326,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,241.71x = 269,398,237,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,398,237,347.60/598,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,316.71

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