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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,668.14, 862,042.32 and 338,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,668.14, 862,042.32 and 338,188.24 is: 466,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,668.14 : 862,042.32 = 338,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,668.14/862,042.32 = 338,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,668.14x = 862,042.32 × 338,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,668.14x = 291,532,575,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,532,575,006.32/624,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,699.93

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