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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,381.92, 865,792.33 and 340,902.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,381.92, 865,792.33 and 340,902.03 is: 470,447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,381.92 : 865,792.33 = 340,902.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,381.92/865,792.33 = 340,902.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,381.92x = 865,792.33 × 340,902.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,381.92x = 295,150,362,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,150,362,003.18/627,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,447.67

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