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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,567.31, 864,663.66 and 340,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,567.31, 864,663.66 and 340,087.50 is: 469,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,567.31 : 864,663.66 = 340,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,567.31/864,663.66 = 340,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,567.31x = 864,663.66 × 340,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,567.31x = 294,061,302,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,061,302,470.25/626,567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,321.17

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