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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,537.36, 862,556.88 and 464,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,537.36, 862,556.88 and 464,690.80 is: 640,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,537.36 : 862,556.88 = 464,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,537.36/862,556.88 = 464,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,537.36x = 862,556.88 × 464,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,537.36x = 400,822,246,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,822,246,612.70/625,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,764.68

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