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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,536.40, 917,304.60 and 424,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,536.40, 917,304.60 and 424,912.40 is: 637,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,536.40 : 917,304.60 = 424,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,536.40/917,304.60 = 424,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,536.40x = 917,304.60 × 424,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,536.40x = 389,774,099,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,774,099,117.04/611,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,368.60

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