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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,735.68, 864,895.24 and 340,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,735.68, 864,895.24 and 340,255.77 is: 469,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,735.68 : 864,895.24 = 340,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,735.68/864,895.24 = 340,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,735.68x = 864,895.24 × 340,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,735.68x = 294,285,592,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,285,592,683.67/626,735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,552.96

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