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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,727.92, 898,090.26 and 243,657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,727.92, 898,090.26 and 243,657.94 is: 365,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,727.92 : 898,090.26 = 243,657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,727.92/898,090.26 = 243,657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,727.92x = 898,090.26 × 243,657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,727.92x = 218,826,822,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,826,822,685.66/598,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,486.25

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