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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,858.70, 838,821.29 and 349,818.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,858.70, 838,821.29 and 349,818.75 is: 482,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,858.70 : 838,821.29 = 349,818.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,858.70/838,821.29 = 349,818.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,858.70x = 838,821.29 × 349,818.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,858.70x = 293,435,413,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,435,413,392.09/607,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,736.23

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