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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,972.48, 870,730.20 and 359,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,972.48, 870,730.20 and 359,034.24 is: 495,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,972.48 : 870,730.20 = 359,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,972.48/870,730.20 = 359,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,972.48x = 870,730.20 × 359,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,972.48x = 312,621,955,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,621,955,602.05/630,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,460.52

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