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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,924.70, 898,387.05 and 430,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,924.70, 898,387.05 and 430,088.30 is: 645,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,924.70 : 898,387.05 = 430,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,924.70/898,387.05 = 430,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,924.70x = 898,387.05 × 430,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,924.70x = 386,385,759,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,385,759,076.52/598,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,132.45

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