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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,955.60, 898,433.40 and 244,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,955.60, 898,433.40 and 244,224.20 is: 366,336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,955.60 : 898,433.40 = 244,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,955.60/898,433.40 = 244,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,955.60x = 898,433.40 × 244,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,955.60x = 219,419,178,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,419,178,368.28/598,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,336.30

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