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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,450, 943,488.12 and 309,821.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,450, 943,488.12 and 309,821.84 is: 464,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,450 : 943,488.12 = 309,821.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,450/943,488.12 = 309,821.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,450x = 943,488.12 × 309,821.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,450x = 292,313,225,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,313,225,356.54/629,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,394.67

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