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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,667.27, 897,524.07 and 345,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,667.27, 897,524.07 and 345,660.76 is: 518,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,667.27 : 897,524.07 = 345,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,667.27/897,524.07 = 345,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,667.27x = 897,524.07 × 345,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,667.27x = 310,238,849,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,238,849,910.68/598,667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,215.82

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