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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,480.13, 861,803.42 and 382,715.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,480.13, 861,803.42 and 382,715.99 is: 528,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,480.13 : 861,803.42 = 382,715.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,480.13/861,803.42 = 382,715.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,480.13x = 861,803.42 × 382,715.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,480.13x = 329,825,946,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,825,946,079.85/624,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,160.83

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