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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,969.54, 829,306.44 and 328,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,969.54, 829,306.44 and 328,985.34 is: 453,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,969.54 : 829,306.44 = 328,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,969.54/829,306.44 = 328,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,969.54x = 829,306.44 × 328,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,969.54x = 272,829,661,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,829,661,127.59/600,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,982.51

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