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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,966.80, 946,450.20 and 256,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,966.80, 946,450.20 and 256,989.80 is: 385,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,966.80 : 946,450.20 = 256,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,966.80/946,450.20 = 256,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,966.80x = 946,450.20 × 256,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,966.80x = 243,228,047,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,228,047,607.96/630,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,484.70

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