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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,232.72, 860,121.72 and 368,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,232.72, 860,121.72 and 368,665.92 is: 508,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,232.72 : 860,121.72 = 368,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,232.72/860,121.72 = 368,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,232.72x = 860,121.72 × 368,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,232.72x = 317,097,565,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,097,565,215.78/623,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,794.80

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