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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,843.20, 898,264.80 and 464,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,843.20, 898,264.80 and 464,998.80 is: 697,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,843.20 : 898,264.80 = 464,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,843.20/898,264.80 = 464,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,843.20x = 898,264.80 × 464,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,843.20x = 417,692,054,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,692,054,082.24/598,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,498.20

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