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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,047.82, 828,109.44 and 358,340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,047.82, 828,109.44 and 358,340.58 is: 494,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,047.82 : 828,109.44 = 358,340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,047.82/828,109.44 = 358,340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,047.82x = 828,109.44 × 358,340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,047.82x = 296,745,217,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,745,217,033.08/600,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,535.95

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