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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,070.80, 862,601.84 and 338,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,070.80, 862,601.84 and 338,590.88 is: 467,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,070.80 : 862,601.84 = 338,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,070.80/862,601.84 = 338,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,070.80x = 862,601.84 × 338,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,070.80x = 292,069,112,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,069,112,245.76/625,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,257.65

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