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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,851.54, 826,402.77 and 326,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,851.54, 826,402.77 and 326,924.82 is: 451,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,851.54 : 826,402.77 = 326,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,851.54/826,402.77 = 326,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,851.54x = 826,402.77 × 326,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,851.54x = 270,171,576,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,171,576,829.75/598,851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,149.51

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