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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,878.22, 840,243.63 and 336,929.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,878.22, 840,243.63 and 336,929.54 is: 464,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,878.22 : 840,243.63 = 336,929.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,878.22/840,243.63 = 336,929.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,878.22x = 840,243.63 × 336,929.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,878.22x = 283,102,899,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,102,899,637.24/608,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,958.17

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