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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,034.16, 852,816.66 and 346,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,034.16, 852,816.66 and 346,064.24 is: 477,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,034.16 : 852,816.66 = 346,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,034.16/852,816.66 = 346,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,034.16x = 852,816.66 × 346,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,034.16x = 295,129,349,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,129,349,302.24/618,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,529.19

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