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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,241.12, 840,752.64 and 340,969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,241.12, 840,752.64 and 340,969.12 is: 470,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,241.12 : 840,752.64 = 340,969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,241.12/840,752.64 = 340,969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,241.12x = 840,752.64 × 340,969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,241.12x = 286,670,687,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,670,687,798.48/609,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,537.33

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