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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,427.63, 861,710.15 and 337,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,427.63, 861,710.15 and 337,947.72 is: 466,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,427.63 : 861,710.15 = 337,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,427.63/861,710.15 = 337,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,427.63x = 861,710.15 × 337,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,427.63x = 291,212,978,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,212,978,629.42/624,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,367.86

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