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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,909.79, 870,705.21 and 358,989.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,909.79, 870,705.21 and 358,989.15 is: 495,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,909.79 : 870,705.21 = 358,989.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,909.79/870,705.21 = 358,989.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,909.79x = 870,705.21 × 358,989.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,909.79x = 312,573,723,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,573,723,238.47/630,909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,433.31

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