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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,347.58, 861,599.63 and 337,867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,347.58, 861,599.63 and 337,867.67 is: 466,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,347.58 : 861,599.63 = 337,867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,347.58/861,599.63 = 337,867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,347.58x = 861,599.63 × 337,867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,347.58x = 291,106,660,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,106,660,770.29/624,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,257.37

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