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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,907.93, 826,480.06 and 326,962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,907.93, 826,480.06 and 326,962.58 is: 451,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,907.93 : 826,480.06 = 326,962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,907.93/826,480.06 = 326,962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,907.93x = 826,480.06 × 326,962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,907.93x = 270,228,052,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,228,052,736.16/598,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,201.33

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