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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,038.24, 861,167.40 and 352,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,038.24, 861,167.40 and 352,108.16 is: 485,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,038.24 : 861,167.40 = 352,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,038.24/861,167.40 = 352,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,038.24x = 861,167.40 × 352,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,038.24x = 303,224,068,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,224,068,665.98/624,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,906.23

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