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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,317.70, 897,476.55 and 430,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,317.70, 897,476.55 and 430,356.10 is: 645,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,317.70 : 897,476.55 = 430,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,317.70/897,476.55 = 430,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,317.70x = 897,476.55 × 430,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,317.70x = 386,234,507,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,234,507,899.46/598,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,534.15

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