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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,265.92, 825,549.60 and 329,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,265.92, 825,549.60 and 329,976.64 is: 455,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,265.92 : 825,549.60 = 329,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,265.92/825,549.60 = 329,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,265.92x = 825,549.60 × 329,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,265.92x = 272,412,083,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,412,083,161.34/598,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,336.12

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