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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,032.28, 828,044.46 and 328,100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,032.28, 828,044.46 and 328,100.36 is: 452,778.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,032.28 : 828,044.46 = 328,100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,032.28/828,044.46 = 328,100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,032.28x = 828,044.46 × 328,100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,032.28x = 271,681,681,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,681,681,281.78/600,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,778.44

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