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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,962.68, 870,724 and 344,482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,962.68, 870,724 and 344,482.77 is: 475,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,962.68 : 870,724 = 344,482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,962.68/870,724 = 344,482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,962.68x = 870,724 × 344,482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,962.68x = 299,949,415,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,949,415,425.48/630,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,383.77

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