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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,559.96, 864,629.59 and 340,073.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,559.96, 864,629.59 and 340,073.89 is: 469,289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,559.96 : 864,629.59 = 340,073.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,559.96/864,629.59 = 340,073.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,559.96x = 864,629.59 × 340,073.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,559.96x = 294,037,950,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,037,950,569.83/626,559.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,289.41

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