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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,892.68, 829,251.47 and 328,960.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,892.68, 829,251.47 and 328,960.49 is: 453,976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,892.68 : 829,251.47 = 328,960.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,892.68/829,251.47 = 328,960.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,892.68x = 829,251.47 × 328,960.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,892.68x = 272,790,964,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,790,964,113.36/600,892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,976.18

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