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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,458.41, 829,999.90 and 329,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,458.41, 829,999.90 and 329,513.06 is: 454,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,458.41 : 829,999.90 = 329,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,458.41/829,999.90 = 329,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,458.41x = 829,999.90 × 329,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,458.41x = 273,495,806,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,495,806,848.69/601,458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,721.06

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