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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,989.30, 829,339.58 and 329,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,989.30, 829,339.58 and 329,052.24 is: 454,078.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,989.30 : 829,339.58 = 329,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,989.30/829,339.58 = 329,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,989.30x = 829,339.58 × 329,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,989.30x = 272,896,046,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,896,046,519.66/600,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,078.05

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