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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,481.63, 842,464.65 and 342,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,481.63, 842,464.65 and 342,209.63 is: 472,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,481.63 : 842,464.65 = 342,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,481.63/842,464.65 = 342,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,481.63x = 842,464.65 × 342,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,481.63x = 288,299,511,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,299,511,952.26/610,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,249.29

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