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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,245.60, 825,597.36 and 343,647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,245.60, 825,597.36 and 343,647.84 is: 474,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,245.60 : 825,597.36 = 343,647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,245.60/825,597.36 = 343,647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,245.60x = 825,597.36 × 343,647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,245.60x = 283,714,749,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,714,749,473.70/598,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,244.61

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