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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,257.66, 839,359.50 and 336,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,257.66, 839,359.50 and 336,304.20 is: 464,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,257.66 : 839,359.50 = 336,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,257.66/839,359.50 = 336,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,257.66x = 839,359.50 × 336,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,257.66x = 282,280,125,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,280,125,159.90/608,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,079.85

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