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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,669.60, 898,004.40 and 577,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,669.60, 898,004.40 and 577,674.40 is: 866,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,669.60 : 898,004.40 = 577,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,669.60/898,004.40 = 577,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,669.60x = 898,004.40 × 577,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,669.60x = 518,754,152,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,754,152,967.36/598,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,511.60

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