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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,628.51, 864,748.44 and 340,148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,628.51, 864,748.44 and 340,148.79 is: 469,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,628.51 : 864,748.44 = 340,148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,628.51/864,748.44 = 340,148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,628.51x = 864,748.44 × 340,148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,628.51x = 294,143,135,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,143,135,520.39/626,628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,405.93

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