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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,877.52, 840,230.34 and 336,956.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,877.52, 840,230.34 and 336,956.92 is: 464,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,877.52 : 840,230.34 = 336,956.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,877.52/840,230.34 = 336,956.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,877.52x = 840,230.34 × 336,956.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,877.52x = 283,121,427,456.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,121,427,456.95/608,877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,989.13

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