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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,982.29, 829,323.99 and 328,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,982.29, 829,323.99 and 328,998.06 is: 454,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,982.29 : 829,323.99 = 328,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,982.29/829,323.99 = 328,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,982.29x = 829,323.99 × 328,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,982.29x = 272,845,983,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,845,983,821.46/600,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,000.04

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