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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,433.44, 896,794.80 and 439,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,433.44, 896,794.80 and 439,414.24 is: 658,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,433.44 : 896,794.80 = 439,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,433.44/896,794.80 = 439,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,433.44x = 896,794.80 × 439,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,433.44x = 394,064,405,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,064,405,477.95/598,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,493.29

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