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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,595.28, 828,809.80 and 332,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,595.28, 828,809.80 and 332,323.28 is: 458,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,595.28 : 828,809.80 = 332,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,595.28/828,809.80 = 332,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,595.28x = 828,809.80 × 332,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,595.28x = 275,432,791,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,432,791,232.14/600,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,599.66

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