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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,240.52, 870,052.98 and 486,678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,240.52, 870,052.98 and 486,678.28 is: 671,863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,240.52 : 870,052.98 = 486,678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,240.52/870,052.98 = 486,678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,240.52x = 870,052.98 × 486,678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,240.52x = 423,435,887,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,435,887,815.27/630,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,863.95

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