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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,461.02, 944,366.73 and 274,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,461.02, 944,366.73 and 274,506.30 is: 411,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,461.02 : 944,366.73 = 274,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,461.02/944,366.73 = 274,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,461.02x = 944,366.73 × 274,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,461.02x = 259,234,616,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,234,616,895.40/629,461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,835.85

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