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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,880.50, 829,215.09 and 332,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,880.50, 829,215.09 and 332,608.50 is: 458,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,880.50 : 829,215.09 = 332,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,880.50/829,215.09 = 332,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,880.50x = 829,215.09 × 332,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,880.50x = 275,803,987,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,803,987,262.27/600,880.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,999.73

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