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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,707.70, 917,561.55 and 422,750.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,707.70, 917,561.55 and 422,750.90 is: 634,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,707.70 : 917,561.55 = 422,750.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,707.70/917,561.55 = 422,750.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,707.70x = 917,561.55 × 422,750.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,707.70x = 387,899,971,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,899,971,067.90/611,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,126.35

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