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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,637.12, 870,298.46 and 358,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,637.12, 870,298.46 and 358,744.42 is: 495,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,637.12 : 870,298.46 = 358,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,637.12/870,298.46 = 358,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,637.12x = 870,298.46 × 358,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,637.12x = 312,214,716,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,214,716,259.59/630,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,078.24

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