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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,572.73, 826,047.97 and 326,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,572.73, 826,047.97 and 326,658.23 is: 450,797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,572.73 : 826,047.97 = 326,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,572.73/826,047.97 = 326,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,572.73x = 826,047.97 × 326,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,572.73x = 269,835,362,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,835,362,828.41/598,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,797.96

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