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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,640.12, 829,067.88 and 346,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,640.12, 829,067.88 and 346,160.80 is: 477,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,640.12 : 829,067.88 = 346,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,640.12/829,067.88 = 346,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,640.12x = 829,067.88 × 346,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,640.12x = 286,990,800,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,990,800,595.10/600,640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,808.24

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