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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,172.80, 936,259.20 and 309,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,172.80, 936,259.20 and 309,244.80 is: 463,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,172.80 : 936,259.20 = 309,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,172.80/936,259.20 = 309,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,172.80x = 936,259.20 × 309,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,172.80x = 289,533,289,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,533,289,052.16/624,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,867.20

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