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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,930.72, 829,294.20 and 328,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,930.72, 829,294.20 and 328,994.06 is: 454,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,930.72 : 829,294.20 = 328,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,930.72/829,294.20 = 328,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,930.72x = 829,294.20 × 328,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,930.72x = 272,832,865,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,832,865,792.45/600,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,017.17

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