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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,670,042.40, 898,005,063.60 and 326,572,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,670,042.40, 898,005,063.60 and 326,572,250.40 is: 489,858,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,670,042.40 : 898,005,063.60 = 326,572,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,670,042.40/898,005,063.60 = 326,572,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,670,042.40x = 898,005,063.60 × 326,572,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,670,042.40x = 293,263,534,490,447,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,263,534,490,447,104/598,670,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,858,375.60

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