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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,002.72, 937,355.40 and 269,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,002.72, 937,355.40 and 269,822.40 is: 404,669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,002.72 : 937,355.40 = 269,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,002.72/937,355.40 = 269,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,002.72x = 937,355.40 × 269,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,002.72x = 252,919,483,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,919,483,680.96/625,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,669.41

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