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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,697.21, 834,461.23 and 332,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,697.21, 834,461.23 and 332,739.68 is: 459,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,697.21 : 834,461.23 = 332,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,697.21/834,461.23 = 332,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,697.21x = 834,461.23 × 332,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,697.21x = 277,658,362,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,658,362,642.61/604,697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,169.25

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