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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,293.48, 825,646.14 and 326,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,293.48, 825,646.14 and 326,361.72 is: 450,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,293.48 : 825,646.14 = 326,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,293.48/825,646.14 = 326,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,293.48x = 825,646.14 × 326,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,293.48x = 269,459,294,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459,294,361.76/598,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,379.79

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