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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,458.52, 870,353.82 and 486,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,458.52, 870,353.82 and 486,896.28 is: 672,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,458.52 : 870,353.82 = 486,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,458.52/870,353.82 = 486,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,458.52x = 870,353.82 × 486,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,458.52x = 423,772,037,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,772,037,241.79/630,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,164.82

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