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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,671.60, 898,007.40 and 577,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,671.60, 898,007.40 and 577,676.40 is: 866,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,671.60 : 898,007.40 = 577,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,671.60/898,007.40 = 577,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,671.60x = 898,007.40 × 577,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,671.60x = 518,757,682,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,757,682,005.36/598,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,514.60

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