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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,698.48, 864,008.73 and 498,066.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,698.48, 864,008.73 and 498,066.46 is: 686,667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,698.48 : 864,008.73 = 498,066.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,698.48/864,008.73 = 498,066.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,698.48x = 864,008.73 × 498,066.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,698.48x = 430,333,769,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,333,769,560.20/626,698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,667.96

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