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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,339.72, 840,878.52 and 337,401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,339.72, 840,878.52 and 337,401.72 is: 465,608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,339.72 : 840,878.52 = 337,401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,339.72/840,878.52 = 337,401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,339.72x = 840,878.52 × 337,401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,339.72x = 283,713,858,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,713,858,959.05/609,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,608.67

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