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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,891.52, 865,102.74 and 340,413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,891.52, 865,102.74 and 340,413.65 is: 469,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,891.52 : 865,102.74 = 340,413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,891.52/865,102.74 = 340,413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,891.52x = 865,102.74 × 340,413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,891.52x = 294,492,777,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,492,777,022.89/626,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,766.73

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