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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,985.29, 829,328.13 and 329,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,985.29, 829,328.13 and 329,001.06 is: 454,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,985.29 : 829,328.13 = 329,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,985.29/829,328.13 = 329,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,985.29x = 829,328.13 × 329,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,985.29x = 272,849,833,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,849,833,857.82/600,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,004.18

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