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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,952.62, 630,420.21 and 306,794.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,952.62, 630,420.21 and 306,794.46 is: 459,456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,952.62 : 630,420.21 = 306,794.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,952.62/630,420.21 = 306,794.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,952.62x = 630,420.21 × 306,794.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,952.62x = 193,409,427,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,409,427,900.04/420,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,456.52

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