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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,265.17, 825,608.51 and 326,338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,265.17, 825,608.51 and 326,338.99 is: 450,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,265.17 : 825,608.51 = 326,338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,265.17/825,608.51 = 326,338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,265.17x = 825,608.51 × 326,338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,265.17x = 269,428,247,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,428,247,288.81/598,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,349.21

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