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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,180.31, 839,104.62 and 424,413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,180.31, 839,104.62 and 424,413.99 is: 585,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,180.31 : 839,104.62 = 424,413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,180.31/839,104.62 = 424,413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,180.31x = 839,104.62 × 424,413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,180.31x = 356,127,739,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,127,739,801.63/608,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,562.76

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