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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,979.10, 939,952.80 and 360,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,979.10, 939,952.80 and 360,258.60 is: 540,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,979.10 : 939,952.80 = 360,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,979.10/939,952.80 = 360,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,979.10x = 939,952.80 × 360,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,979.10x = 338,626,079,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,626,079,794.08/625,979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,954.29

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