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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,425.60, 896,889.96 and 298,990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,425.60, 896,889.96 and 298,990.02 is: 448,111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,425.60 : 896,889.96 = 298,990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,425.60/896,889.96 = 298,990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,425.60x = 896,889.96 × 298,990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,425.60x = 268,161,147,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,161,147,078.20/598,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,111.09

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