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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,228.22, 861,428.82 and 337,742.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,228.22, 861,428.82 and 337,742.02 is: 466,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,228.22 : 861,428.82 = 337,742.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,228.22/861,428.82 = 337,742.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,228.22x = 861,428.82 × 337,742.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,228.22x = 290,940,709,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,940,709,753.02/624,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,080.67

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