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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,782.28, 829,088.10 and 332,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,782.28, 829,088.10 and 332,510.28 is: 458,868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,782.28 : 829,088.10 = 332,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,782.28/829,088.10 = 332,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,782.28x = 829,088.10 × 332,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,782.28x = 275,680,316,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,680,316,275.67/600,782.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,868.92

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