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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,968.21, 829,376.15 and 346,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,968.21, 829,376.15 and 346,335.80 is: 477,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,968.21 : 829,376.15 = 346,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,968.21/829,376.15 = 346,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,968.21x = 829,376.15 × 346,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,968.21x = 287,242,646,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,242,646,532.61/600,968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,966.46

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