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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,356.62, 861,614.28 and 337,876.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,356.62, 861,614.28 and 337,876.63 is: 466,270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,356.62 : 861,614.28 = 337,876.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,356.62/861,614.28 = 337,876.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,356.62x = 861,614.28 × 337,876.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,356.62x = 291,119,324,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,119,324,978.21/624,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,270.91

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