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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,686.97, 834,502.47 and 346,606.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,686.97, 834,502.47 and 346,606.85 is: 478,337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,686.97 : 834,502.47 = 346,606.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,686.97/834,502.47 = 346,606.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,686.97x = 834,502.47 × 346,606.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,686.97x = 289,244,271,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,244,271,460.82/604,686.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,337.20

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