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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,594.79, 843,972.08 and 339,680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,594.79, 843,972.08 and 339,680.22 is: 468,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,594.79 : 843,972.08 = 339,680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,594.79/843,972.08 = 339,680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,594.79x = 843,972.08 × 339,680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,594.79x = 286,680,620,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,680,620,109.86/611,594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,742.74

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