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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,248.31, 839,323.49 and 336,278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,248.31, 839,323.49 and 336,278.97 is: 464,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,248.31 : 839,323.49 = 336,278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,248.31/839,323.49 = 336,278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,248.31x = 839,323.49 × 336,278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,248.31x = 282,246,835,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,246,835,146.19/608,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,032.25

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