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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,298.82, 868,404.22 and 367,678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,298.82, 868,404.22 and 367,678.27 is: 507,379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,298.82 : 868,404.22 = 367,678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,298.82/868,404.22 = 367,678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,298.82x = 868,404.22 × 367,678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,298.82x = 319,293,361,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,293,361,270.30/629,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,379.56

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