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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,604.76, 826,215.96 and 344,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,604.76, 826,215.96 and 344,103.60 is: 474,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,604.76 : 826,215.96 = 344,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,604.76/826,215.96 = 344,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,604.76x = 826,215.96 × 344,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,604.76x = 284,303,886,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,303,886,213.46/598,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,944.25

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