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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,862.20, 898,293.30 and 430,025.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,862.20, 898,293.30 and 430,025.80 is: 645,038.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,862.20 : 898,293.30 = 430,025.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,862.20/898,293.30 = 430,025.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,862.20x = 898,293.30 × 430,025.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,862.20x = 386,289,294,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,289,294,967.14/598,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,038.70

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