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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,901.62, 860,984.81 and 337,421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,901.62, 860,984.81 and 337,421.71 is: 465,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,901.62 : 860,984.81 = 337,421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,901.62/860,984.81 = 337,421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,901.62x = 860,984.81 × 337,421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,901.62x = 290,514,960,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,514,960,882.19/623,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,642.26

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