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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,739.48, 866,270.28 and 341,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,739.48, 866,270.28 and 341,266.72 is: 470,942.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,739.48 : 866,270.28 = 341,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,739.48/866,270.28 = 341,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,739.48x = 866,270.28 × 341,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,739.48x = 295,629,217,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,629,217,089.08/627,739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,942.53

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