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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,347.55, 847,803.56 and 342,432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,347.55, 847,803.56 and 342,432.69 is: 472,559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,347.55 : 847,803.56 = 342,432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,347.55/847,803.56 = 342,432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,347.55x = 847,803.56 × 342,432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,347.55x = 290,315,653,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,315,653,061.58/614,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,559.31

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