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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,954.64, 862,437.10 and 338,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,954.64, 862,437.10 and 338,474.72 is: 467,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,954.64 : 862,437.10 = 338,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,954.64/862,437.10 = 338,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,954.64x = 862,437.10 × 338,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,954.64x = 291,913,155,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,913,155,940.11/624,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,094.95

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