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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,232.95, 843,459.28 and 339,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,232.95, 843,459.28 and 339,279.44 is: 468,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,232.95 : 843,459.28 = 339,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,232.95/843,459.28 = 339,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,232.95x = 843,459.28 × 339,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,232.95x = 286,168,393,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,168,393,768.61/611,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,182.21

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