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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,264.17, 825,607.13 and 326,337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,264.17, 825,607.13 and 326,337.99 is: 450,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,264.17 : 825,607.13 = 326,337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,264.17/825,607.13 = 326,337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,264.17x = 825,607.13 × 326,337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,264.17x = 269,426,969,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,426,969,702.18/598,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,347.83

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