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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,931.20, 898,396.80 and 430,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,931.20, 898,396.80 and 430,094.80 is: 645,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,931.20 : 898,396.80 = 430,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,931.20/898,396.80 = 430,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,931.20x = 898,396.80 × 430,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,931.20x = 386,395,792,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,395,792,016.64/598,931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,142.20

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