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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,294.48, 825,647.52 and 326,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,294.48, 825,647.52 and 326,362.72 is: 450,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,294.48 : 825,647.52 = 326,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,294.48/825,647.52 = 326,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,294.48x = 825,647.52 × 326,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,294.48x = 269,460,570,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,460,570,388.45/598,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,381.17

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