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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,725.68, 897,310.92 and 243,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,725.68, 897,310.92 and 243,326.12 is: 364,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,725.68 : 897,310.92 = 243,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,725.68/897,310.92 = 243,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,725.68x = 897,310.92 × 243,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,725.68x = 218,339,184,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,339,184,597.23/598,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,673.16

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