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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,345.64, 861,596.94 and 337,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,345.64, 861,596.94 and 337,865.72 is: 466,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,345.64 : 861,596.94 = 337,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,345.64/861,596.94 = 337,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,345.64x = 861,596.94 × 337,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,345.64x = 291,104,067,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,104,067,441.91/624,345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,254.67

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