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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,958.87, 834,853.93 and 329,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,958.87, 834,853.93 and 329,324.70 is: 454,473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,958.87 : 834,853.93 = 329,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,958.87/834,853.93 = 329,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,958.87x = 834,853.93 × 329,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,958.87x = 274,938,020,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,938,020,041.07/604,958.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,473.91

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