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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,946.72, 863,806.88 and 339,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,946.72, 863,806.88 and 339,466.72 is: 468,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,946.72 : 863,806.88 = 339,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,946.72/863,806.88 = 339,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,946.72x = 863,806.88 × 339,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,946.72x = 293,233,688,267.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,233,688,267.03/625,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,464.29

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