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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,347.70, 861,599.82 and 337,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,347.70, 861,599.82 and 337,867.78 is: 466,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,347.70 : 861,599.82 = 337,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,347.70/861,599.82 = 337,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,347.70x = 861,599.82 × 337,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,347.70x = 291,106,818,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,106,818,431.80/624,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,257.53

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