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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,263.84, 847,296.12 and 422,944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,263.84, 847,296.12 and 422,944.96 is: 583,396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,263.84 : 847,296.12 = 422,944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,263.84/847,296.12 = 422,944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,263.84x = 847,296.12 × 422,944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,263.84x = 358,359,623,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,359,623,581.56/614,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,396.91

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