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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,348.96, 861,603.73 and 337,868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,348.96, 861,603.73 and 337,868.97 is: 466,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,348.96 : 861,603.73 = 337,868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,348.96/861,603.73 = 337,868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,348.96x = 861,603.73 × 337,868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,348.96x = 291,109,167,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,109,167,474.61/624,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,260.35

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