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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,283.49, 862,891.98 and 338,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,283.49, 862,891.98 and 338,803.35 is: 467,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,283.49 : 862,891.98 = 338,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,283.49/862,891.98 = 338,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,283.49x = 862,891.98 × 338,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,283.49x = 292,350,693,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,350,693,512.13/625,283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,549.04

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