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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,739.49, 864,900.48 and 340,259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,739.49, 864,900.48 and 340,259.57 is: 469,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,739.49 : 864,900.48 = 340,259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,739.49/864,900.48 = 340,259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,739.49x = 864,900.48 × 340,259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,739.49x = 294,290,669,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,290,669,261.24/626,739.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,558.21

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