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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,544.40, 917,316.60 and 328,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,544.40, 917,316.60 and 328,109.20 is: 492,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,544.40 : 917,316.60 = 328,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,544.40/917,316.60 = 328,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,544.40x = 917,316.60 × 328,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,544.40x = 300,980,015,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,980,015,772.72/611,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,163.80

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