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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,411.62, 825,807.20 and 326,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,411.62, 825,807.20 and 326,479.70 is: 450,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,411.62 : 825,807.20 = 326,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,411.62/825,807.20 = 326,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,411.62x = 825,807.20 × 326,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,411.62x = 269,609,281,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,609,281,152.41/598,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,541.52

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