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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,249.08, 825,586.31 and 326,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,249.08, 825,586.31 and 326,322.82 is: 450,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,249.08 : 825,586.31 = 326,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,249.08/825,586.31 = 326,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,249.08x = 825,586.31 × 326,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,249.08x = 269,407,652,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,407,652,832.59/598,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,326.90

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