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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,179.70, 922,769.55 and 335,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,179.70, 922,769.55 and 335,243.70 is: 502,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,179.70 : 922,769.55 = 335,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,179.70/922,769.55 = 335,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,179.70x = 922,769.55 × 335,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,179.70x = 309,352,678,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,352,678,189.34/615,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,865.55

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