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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,425.46, 827,264.36 and 327,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,425.46, 827,264.36 and 327,534.70 is: 452,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,425.46 : 827,264.36 = 327,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,425.46/827,264.36 = 327,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,425.46x = 827,264.36 × 327,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,425.46x = 270,957,783,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,957,783,973.29/599,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,029.15

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