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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,960.70, 926,422.65 and 322,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,960.70, 926,422.65 and 322,472.70 is: 483,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,960.70 : 926,422.65 = 322,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,960.70/926,422.65 = 322,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,960.70x = 926,422.65 × 322,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,960.70x = 298,746,013,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,746,013,286.66/617,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,438.53

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