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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,004.62, 828,007.12 and 328,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,004.62, 828,007.12 and 328,073.74 is: 452,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,004.62 : 828,007.12 = 328,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,004.62/828,007.12 = 328,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,004.62x = 828,007.12 × 328,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,004.62x = 271,647,392,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,647,392,605.03/600,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,742.17

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