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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,937.20, 944,905.80 and 452,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,937.20, 944,905.80 and 452,790.20 is: 679,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,937.20 : 944,905.80 = 452,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,937.20/944,905.80 = 452,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,937.20x = 944,905.80 × 452,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,937.20x = 427,844,086,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,844,086,163.16/629,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,185.30

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