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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,130.29, 865,455.89 and 340,666.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,130.29, 865,455.89 and 340,666.77 is: 470,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,130.29 : 865,455.89 = 340,666.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,130.29/865,455.89 = 340,666.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,130.29x = 865,455.89 × 340,666.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,130.29x = 294,832,062,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,832,062,623.78/627,130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,128.88

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