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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,467.52, 870,366.24 and 486,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,467.52, 870,366.24 and 486,905.28 is: 672,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,467.52 : 870,366.24 = 486,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,467.52/870,366.24 = 486,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,467.52x = 870,366.24 × 486,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,467.52x = 423,785,917,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,785,917,789.75/630,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,177.24

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