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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,571.82, 826,046.70 and 326,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,571.82, 826,046.70 and 326,657.28 is: 450,796.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,571.82 : 826,046.70 = 326,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,571.82/826,046.70 = 326,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,571.82x = 826,046.70 × 326,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,571.82x = 269,834,168,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,834,168,174.98/598,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,796.64

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