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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,209.28, 862,789.66 and 338,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,209.28, 862,789.66 and 338,729.36 is: 467,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,209.28 : 862,789.66 = 338,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,209.28/862,789.66 = 338,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,209.28x = 862,789.66 × 338,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,209.28x = 292,252,189,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,252,189,346.42/625,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,446.98

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