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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,767.74, 829,460.88 and 355,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,767.74, 829,460.88 and 355,831.24 is: 491,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,767.74 : 829,460.88 = 355,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,767.74/829,460.88 = 355,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,767.74x = 829,460.88 × 355,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,767.74x = 295,148,093,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,148,093,461.89/600,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,284.86

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