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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,234.20, 941,777.70 and 488,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,234.20, 941,777.70 and 488,229.40 is: 730,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,234.20 : 941,777.70 = 488,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,234.20/941,777.70 = 488,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,234.20x = 941,777.70 × 488,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,234.20x = 459,803,561,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,803,561,404.38/629,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,735.17

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