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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,983.79, 829,326.06 and 328,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,983.79, 829,326.06 and 328,999.56 is: 454,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,983.79 : 829,326.06 = 328,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,983.79/829,326.06 = 328,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,983.79x = 829,326.06 × 328,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,983.79x = 272,847,908,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,847,908,836.53/600,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,002.11

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