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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,264.92, 825,548.22 and 329,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,264.92, 825,548.22 and 329,975.64 is: 455,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,264.92 : 825,548.22 = 329,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,264.92/825,548.22 = 329,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,264.92x = 825,548.22 × 329,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,264.92x = 272,410,802,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,410,802,245.36/598,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,334.74

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