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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,835.72, 829,096.56 and 359,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,835.72, 829,096.56 and 359,070.16 is: 495,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,835.72 : 829,096.56 = 359,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,835.72/829,096.56 = 359,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,835.72x = 829,096.56 × 359,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,835.72x = 297,703,834,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,703,834,454.65/600,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,482.92

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