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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,963.91, 829,297.33 and 328,979.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,963.91, 829,297.33 and 328,979.19 is: 453,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,963.91 : 829,297.33 = 328,979.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,963.91/829,297.33 = 328,979.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,963.91x = 829,297.33 × 328,979.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,963.91x = 272,821,563,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,821,563,892.56/600,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,973.29

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