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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,618.44, 702,475.99 and 334,964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,618.44, 702,475.99 and 334,964.92 is: 462,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,618.44 : 702,475.99 = 334,964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,618.44/702,475.99 = 334,964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,618.44x = 702,475.99 × 334,964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,618.44x = 235,304,809,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,304,809,704.33/508,618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,635.23

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