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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,926.72, 829,288.67 and 328,990.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,926.72, 829,288.67 and 328,990.05 is: 454,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,926.72 : 829,288.67 = 328,990.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,926.72/829,288.67 = 328,990.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,926.72x = 829,288.67 × 328,990.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,926.72x = 272,827,719,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,827,719,362.78/600,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,011.63

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