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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,208, 860,008.80 and 351,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,208, 860,008.80 and 351,291.84 is: 484,772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,208 : 860,008.80 = 351,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,208/860,008.80 = 351,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,208x = 860,008.80 × 351,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,208x = 302,114,073,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,114,073,768.19/623,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,772.46

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