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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,755.59, 806,969.45 and 343,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,755.59, 806,969.45 and 343,042.28 is: 473,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,755.59 : 806,969.45 = 343,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,755.59/806,969.45 = 343,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,755.59x = 806,969.45 × 343,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,755.59x = 276,824,640,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,824,640,018.35/584,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,402.30

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