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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,252.63, 825,591.24 and 326,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,252.63, 825,591.24 and 326,326.36 is: 450,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,252.63 : 825,591.24 = 326,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,252.63/825,591.24 = 326,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,252.63x = 825,591.24 × 326,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,252.63x = 269,412,184,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,412,184,197.09/598,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,331.80

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