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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,789.72, 838,747.74 and 335,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,789.72, 838,747.74 and 335,850.04 is: 463,471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,789.72 : 838,747.74 = 335,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,789.72/838,747.74 = 335,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,789.72x = 838,747.74 × 335,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,789.72x = 281,693,462,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,693,462,028.91/607,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,471.91

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