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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,996.16, 829,374.90 and 329,081.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,996.16, 829,374.90 and 329,081.29 is: 454,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,996.16 : 829,374.90 = 329,081.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,996.16/829,374.90 = 329,081.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,996.16x = 829,374.90 × 329,081.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,996.16x = 272,931,761,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,931,761,985.62/600,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,132.29

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