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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,436.92, 860,325.69 and 351,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,436.92, 860,325.69 and 351,502.40 is: 485,063.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,436.92 : 860,325.69 = 351,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,436.92/860,325.69 = 351,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,436.92x = 860,325.69 × 351,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,436.92x = 302,406,538,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,406,538,757.52/623,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,063.57

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