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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,277.80, 897,416.70 and 362,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,277.80, 897,416.70 and 362,081.80 is: 543,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,277.80 : 897,416.70 = 362,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,277.80/897,416.70 = 362,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,277.80x = 897,416.70 × 362,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,277.80x = 324,938,254,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,938,254,086.06/598,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,122.70

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