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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,868.58, 938,971.38 and 322,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,868.58, 938,971.38 and 322,097.26 is: 483,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,868.58 : 938,971.38 = 322,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,868.58/938,971.38 = 322,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,868.58x = 938,971.38 × 322,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,868.58x = 302,440,108,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,440,108,716.42/625,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,232.61

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