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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,749.61, 899,179.99 and 363,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,749.61, 899,179.99 and 363,036.29 is: 544,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,749.61 : 899,179.99 = 363,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,749.61/899,179.99 = 363,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,749.61x = 899,179.99 × 363,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,749.61x = 326,434,967,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,434,967,611.84/599,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,285.42

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