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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,440.32, 828,472.08 and 358,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,440.32, 828,472.08 and 358,675.68 is: 494,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,440.32 : 828,472.08 = 358,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,440.32/828,472.08 = 358,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,440.32x = 828,472.08 × 358,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,440.32x = 297,152,786,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,152,786,655.01/600,440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,891.46

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