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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,594.21, 898,206.60 and 346,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,594.21, 898,206.60 and 346,052.06 is: 519,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,594.21 : 898,206.60 = 346,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,594.21/898,206.60 = 346,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,594.21x = 898,206.60 × 346,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,594.21x = 310,826,239,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,826,239,744.56/598,594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,260.35

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