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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,538.36, 864,623.79 and 340,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,538.36, 864,623.79 and 340,058.49 is: 469,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,538.36 : 864,623.79 = 340,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,538.36/864,623.79 = 340,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,538.36x = 864,623.79 × 340,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,538.36x = 294,022,660,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,022,660,445.48/626,538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,281.18

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