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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,032.94, 940,308.73 and 266,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,032.94, 940,308.73 and 266,975.52 is: 400,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,032.94 : 940,308.73 = 266,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,032.94/940,308.73 = 266,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,032.94x = 940,308.73 × 266,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,032.94x = 251,039,412,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,039,412,152.29/627,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,360.80

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