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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,356.07, 853,329.49 and 342,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,356.07, 853,329.49 and 342,731.52 is: 472,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,356.07 : 853,329.49 = 342,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,356.07/853,329.49 = 342,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,356.07x = 853,329.49 × 342,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,356.07x = 292,462,913,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,462,913,168.53/618,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,968.45

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