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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,872.80, 944,809.20 and 314,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,872.80, 944,809.20 and 314,944.80 is: 472,417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,872.80 : 944,809.20 = 314,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,872.80/944,809.20 = 314,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,872.80x = 944,809.20 × 314,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,872.80x = 297,562,744,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,562,744,532.16/629,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,417.20

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