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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,042.44, 859,797.84 and 336,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,042.44, 859,797.84 and 336,562.48 is: 464,455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,042.44 : 859,797.84 = 336,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,042.44/859,797.84 = 336,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,042.44x = 859,797.84 × 336,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,042.44x = 289,375,693,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,375,693,329.04/623,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,455.83

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