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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,229.76, 833,820.42 and 332,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,229.76, 833,820.42 and 332,297.66 is: 458,561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,229.76 : 833,820.42 = 332,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,229.76/833,820.42 = 332,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,229.76x = 833,820.42 × 332,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,229.76x = 277,076,570,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,076,570,257.12/604,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,561.61

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