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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,774.44, 829,012.02 and 359,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,774.44, 829,012.02 and 359,008.88 is: 495,398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,774.44 : 829,012.02 = 359,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,774.44/829,012.02 = 359,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,774.44x = 829,012.02 × 359,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,774.44x = 297,622,676,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,622,676,806.74/600,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,398.37

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