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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,711.20, 898,066.80 and 533,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,711.20, 898,066.80 and 533,757.30 is: 800,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,711.20 : 898,066.80 = 533,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,711.20/898,066.80 = 533,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,711.20x = 898,066.80 × 533,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,711.20x = 479,349,710,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,349,710,387.64/598,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,635.95

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