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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,425.70, 926,138.55 and 218,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,425.70, 926,138.55 and 218,063.30 is: 327,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,425.70 : 926,138.55 = 218,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,425.70/926,138.55 = 218,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,425.70x = 926,138.55 × 218,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,425.70x = 201,956,828,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,956,828,470.22/617,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,094.95

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