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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,176.55, 839,099.45 and 424,410.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,176.55, 839,099.45 and 424,410.23 is: 585,557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,176.55 : 839,099.45 = 424,410.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,176.55/839,099.45 = 424,410.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,176.55x = 839,099.45 × 424,410.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,176.55x = 356,122,393,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,122,393,726.15/608,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,557.59

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