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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,429.84, 864,479.52 and 339,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,429.84, 864,479.52 and 339,952.40 is: 469,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,429.84 : 864,479.52 = 339,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,429.84/864,479.52 = 339,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,429.84x = 864,479.52 × 339,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,429.84x = 293,881,887,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,881,887,574.85/626,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,137.75

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