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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,867.20, 898,404.57 and 244,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,867.20, 898,404.57 and 244,074.24 is: 366,153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,867.20 : 898,404.57 = 244,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,867.20/898,404.57 = 244,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,867.20x = 898,404.57 × 244,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,867.20x = 219,277,412,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,277,412,635.28/598,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,153.65

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