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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,016.31, 916,405.80 and 307,329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,016.31, 916,405.80 and 307,329.49 is: 460,934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,016.31 : 916,405.80 = 307,329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,016.31/916,405.80 = 307,329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,016.31x = 916,405.80 × 307,329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,016.31x = 281,638,527,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,638,527,147.04/611,016.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,934.55

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