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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,663.68, 1,266,842.43 and 339,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,663.68, 1,266,842.43 and 339,204.24 is: 508,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,663.68 : 1,266,842.43 = 339,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,663.68/1,266,842.43 = 339,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,663.68x = 1,266,842.43 × 339,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,663.68x = 429,718,323,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,718,323,667.90/844,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,744.88

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