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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,654.98, 853,753.97 and 346,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,654.98, 853,753.97 and 346,783.34 is: 478,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,654.98 : 853,753.97 = 346,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,654.98/853,753.97 = 346,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,654.98x = 853,753.97 × 346,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,654.98x = 296,067,653,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,067,653,254.86/618,654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,566.67

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