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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,409.21, 863,065.44 and 338,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,409.21, 863,065.44 and 338,929.29 is: 467,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,409.21 : 863,065.44 = 338,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,409.21/863,065.44 = 338,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,409.21x = 863,065.44 × 338,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,409.21x = 292,518,156,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,518,156,802.74/625,409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,722.82

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