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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,343.71, 828,471.85 and 324,701.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,343.71, 828,471.85 and 324,701.87 is: 448,087.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,343.71 : 828,471.85 = 324,701.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,343.71/828,471.85 = 324,701.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,343.71x = 828,471.85 × 324,701.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,343.71x = 269,006,360,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,006,360,973.48/600,343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,087.25

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