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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,772.90, 898,159.35 and 243,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,772.90, 898,159.35 and 243,604.10 is: 365,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,772.90 : 898,159.35 = 243,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,772.90/898,159.35 = 243,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,772.90x = 898,159.35 × 243,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,772.90x = 218,795,300,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,795,300,113.34/598,772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,406.15

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