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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,910.80, 898,366.20 and 492,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,910.80, 898,366.20 and 492,622.60 is: 738,933.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,910.80 : 898,366.20 = 492,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,910.80/898,366.20 = 492,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,910.80x = 898,366.20 × 492,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,910.80x = 442,555,493,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,555,493,196.12/598,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,933.90

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