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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,257.77, 839,359.64 and 336,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,257.77, 839,359.64 and 336,304.32 is: 464,080.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,257.77 : 839,359.64 = 336,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,257.77/839,359.64 = 336,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,257.77x = 839,359.64 × 336,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,257.77x = 282,280,272,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,280,272,965.65/608,257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,080.01

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