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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,851.80, 898,277.70 and 598,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,851.80, 898,277.70 and 598,851.80 is: 898,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,851.80 : 898,277.70 = 598,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,851.80/898,277.70 = 598,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,851.80x = 898,277.70 × 598,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,851.80x = 537,935,217,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,935,217,544.86/598,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,277.70

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