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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,862.22, 829,280.94 and 342,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,862.22, 829,280.94 and 342,737.90 is: 473,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,862.22 : 829,280.94 = 342,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,862.22/829,280.94 = 342,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,862.22x = 829,280.94 × 342,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,862.22x = 284,226,007,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,226,007,885.63/600,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,030.25

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