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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,545.48, 834,272.73 and 332,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,545.48, 834,272.73 and 332,607.60 is: 458,998.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,545.48 : 834,272.73 = 332,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,545.48/834,272.73 = 332,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,545.48x = 834,272.73 × 332,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,545.48x = 277,485,450,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,485,450,470.75/604,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,998.47

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