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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,868.64, 829,191.12 and 362,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,868.64, 829,191.12 and 362,404.64 is: 500,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,868.64 : 829,191.12 = 362,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,868.64/829,191.12 = 362,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,868.64x = 829,191.12 × 362,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,868.64x = 300,502,709,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,502,709,334.80/600,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,113.82

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