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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,977.12, 832,066.80 and 334,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,977.12, 832,066.80 and 334,684 is: 461,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,977.12 : 832,066.80 = 334,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,977.12/832,066.80 = 334,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,977.12x = 832,066.80 × 334,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,977.12x = 278,479,444,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,479,444,891.20/602,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,840.82

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