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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,347.20, 832,006.80 and 329,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,347.20, 832,006.80 and 329,426.40 is: 494,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,347.20 : 832,006.80 = 329,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,347.20/832,006.80 = 329,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,347.20x = 832,006.80 × 329,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,347.20x = 274,085,004,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,085,004,899.52/554,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,428.41

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