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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,675.96, 944,579.68 and 269,882.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,675.96, 944,579.68 and 269,882.87 is: 404,852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,675.96 : 944,579.68 = 269,882.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,675.96/944,579.68 = 269,882.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,675.96x = 944,579.68 × 269,882.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,675.96x = 254,925,869,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,925,869,584.48/629,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,852.48

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