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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,951.59, 870,813.17 and 401,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,951.59, 870,813.17 and 401,269.41 is: 553,815.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,951.59 : 870,813.17 = 401,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,951.59/870,813.17 = 401,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,951.59x = 870,813.17 × 401,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,951.59x = 349,430,684,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,430,684,939.78/630,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,815.37

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