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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,673.26, 897,533.07 and 345,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,673.26, 897,533.07 and 345,666.76 is: 518,224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,673.26 : 897,533.07 = 345,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,673.26/897,533.07 = 345,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,673.26x = 897,533.07 × 345,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,673.26x = 310,247,344,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,247,344,759.67/598,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,224.82

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