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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,359.92, 833,999.28 and 332,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,359.92, 833,999.28 and 332,427.80 is: 458,740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,359.92 : 833,999.28 = 332,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,359.92/833,999.28 = 332,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,359.92x = 833,999.28 × 332,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,359.92x = 277,244,545,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,244,545,851.98/604,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,740.79

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