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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,998.80, 944,998.20 and 393,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,998.80, 944,998.20 and 393,802.80 is: 590,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,998.80 : 944,998.20 = 393,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,998.80/944,998.20 = 393,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,998.80x = 944,998.20 × 393,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,998.80x = 372,142,937,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,142,937,154.96/629,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,704.20

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