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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,179.93, 828,236.66 and 328,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,179.93, 828,236.66 and 328,246.96 is: 452,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,179.93 : 828,236.66 = 328,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,179.93/828,236.66 = 328,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,179.93x = 828,236.66 × 328,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,179.93x = 271,866,165,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,866,165,805.55/600,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,974.44

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