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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,327.08, 825,694.02 and 326,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,327.08, 825,694.02 and 326,401.08 is: 450,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,327.08 : 825,694.02 = 326,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,327.08/825,694.02 = 326,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,327.08x = 825,694.02 × 326,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,327.08x = 269,507,419,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,507,419,877.54/598,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,434.94

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