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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,366.82, 828,512.74 and 328,428.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,366.82, 828,512.74 and 328,428.87 is: 453,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,366.82 : 828,512.74 = 328,428.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,366.82/828,512.74 = 328,428.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,366.82x = 828,512.74 × 328,428.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,366.82x = 272,107,498,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,107,498,836.24/600,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,235.41

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