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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,916.80, 925,708.80 and 317,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,916.80, 925,708.80 and 317,374.40 is: 475,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,916.80 : 925,708.80 = 317,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,916.80/925,708.80 = 317,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,916.80x = 925,708.80 × 317,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,916.80x = 293,796,274,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,796,274,974.72/617,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,462.51

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