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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,749.08, 862,150.08 and 338,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,749.08, 862,150.08 and 338,263.24 is: 466,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,749.08 : 862,150.08 = 338,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,749.08/862,150.08 = 338,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,749.08x = 862,150.08 × 338,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,749.08x = 291,633,679,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,633,679,427.06/624,749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,801.29

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