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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,050.16, 852,838.74 and 346,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,050.16, 852,838.74 and 346,080.24 is: 477,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,050.16 : 852,838.74 = 346,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,050.16/852,838.74 = 346,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,050.16x = 852,838.74 × 346,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,050.16x = 295,150,635,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,150,635,820.50/618,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,551.27

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