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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,371.72, 861,635.69 and 337,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,371.72, 861,635.69 and 337,891.83 is: 466,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,371.72 : 861,635.69 = 337,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,371.72/861,635.69 = 337,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,371.72x = 861,635.69 × 337,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,371.72x = 291,139,660,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,139,660,087.41/624,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,292.20

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