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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,038.51, 626,459.85 and 334,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,038.51, 626,459.85 and 334,054.02 is: 500,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,038.51 : 626,459.85 = 334,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,038.51/626,459.85 = 334,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,038.51x = 626,459.85 × 334,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,038.51x = 209,271,431,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,271,431,261.10/418,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,603.24

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