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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,395.52, 827,132.64 and 344,750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,395.52, 827,132.64 and 344,750.96 is: 475,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,395.52 : 827,132.64 = 344,750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,395.52/827,132.64 = 344,750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,395.52x = 827,132.64 × 344,750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,395.52x = 285,154,771,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,154,771,687.33/599,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,737.24

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