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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,327.28, 898,984.72 and 346,446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,327.28, 898,984.72 and 346,446.84 is: 519,666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,327.28 : 898,984.72 = 346,446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,327.28/898,984.72 = 346,446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,327.28x = 898,984.72 × 346,446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,327.28x = 311,450,415,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,450,415,452.29/599,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,666.68

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