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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,421.80, 897,632.70 and 574,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,421.80, 897,632.70 and 574,802.20 is: 862,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,421.80 : 897,632.70 = 574,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,421.80/897,632.70 = 574,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,421.80x = 897,632.70 × 574,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,421.80x = 515,961,250,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,961,250,751.94/598,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,203.30

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