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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,016.73, 844,660.76 and 370,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,016.73, 844,660.76 and 370,301.29 is: 511,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,016.73 : 844,660.76 = 370,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,016.73/844,660.76 = 370,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,016.73x = 844,660.76 × 370,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,016.73x = 312,778,967,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,778,967,188.87/612,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,062.77

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