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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,631.52, 898,193.52 and 439,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,631.52, 898,193.52 and 439,519.98 is: 659,460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,631.52 : 898,193.52 = 439,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,631.52/898,193.52 = 439,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,631.52x = 898,193.52 × 439,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,631.52x = 394,773,997,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,773,997,946.53/598,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,460.76

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