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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,424.44, 828,450.07 and 358,659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,424.44, 828,450.07 and 358,659.69 is: 494,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,424.44 : 828,450.07 = 358,659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,424.44/828,450.07 = 358,659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,424.44x = 828,450.07 × 358,659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,424.44x = 297,131,645,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,131,645,286.68/600,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,869.34

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