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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,805.62, 870,381.81 and 362,481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,805.62, 870,381.81 and 362,481.78 is: 500,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,805.62 : 870,381.81 = 362,481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,805.62/870,381.81 = 362,481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,805.62x = 870,381.81 × 362,481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,805.62x = 315,497,547,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,497,547,768.42/630,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,150.19

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