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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,859.78, 834,699.92 and 332,921.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,859.78, 834,699.92 and 332,921.85 is: 459,428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,859.78 : 834,699.92 = 332,921.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,859.78/834,699.92 = 332,921.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,859.78x = 834,699.92 × 332,921.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,859.78x = 277,889,839,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,889,839,896.64/604,859.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,428.53

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