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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,677.26, 897,539.07 and 345,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,677.26, 897,539.07 and 345,670.76 is: 518,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,677.26 : 897,539.07 = 345,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,677.26/897,539.07 = 345,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,677.26x = 897,539.07 × 345,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,677.26x = 310,253,012,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,253,012,456.59/598,677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,230.83

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