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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,932.72, 829,296.96 and 328,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,932.72, 829,296.96 and 328,996.06 is: 454,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,932.72 : 829,296.96 = 328,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,932.72/829,296.96 = 328,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,932.72x = 829,296.96 × 328,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,932.72x = 272,835,432,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,835,432,409.98/600,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,019.93

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