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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,009.72, 828,221.76 and 345,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,009.72, 828,221.76 and 345,462.36 is: 476,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,009.72 : 828,221.76 = 345,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,009.72/828,221.76 = 345,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,009.72x = 828,221.76 × 345,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,009.72x = 286,119,443,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,119,443,812.95/600,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,858.01

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