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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,537.94, 870,163.36 and 344,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,537.94, 870,163.36 and 344,073.74 is: 474,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,537.94 : 870,163.36 = 344,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,537.94/870,163.36 = 344,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,537.94x = 870,163.36 × 344,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,537.94x = 299,400,361,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,400,361,686.17/630,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,833.22

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