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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,351.71, 834,021.09 and 332,426.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,351.71, 834,021.09 and 332,426.61 is: 458,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,351.71 : 834,021.09 = 332,426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,351.71/834,021.09 = 332,426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,351.71x = 834,021.09 × 332,426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,351.71x = 277,250,803,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,250,803,617.21/604,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,757.37

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