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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,207.72, 828,252.72 and 328,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,207.72, 828,252.72 and 328,221.60 is: 452,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,207.72 : 828,252.72 = 328,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,207.72/828,252.72 = 328,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,207.72x = 828,252.72 × 328,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,207.72x = 271,850,432,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,850,432,962.75/600,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,927.25

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