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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,169.52, 871,021.08 and 344,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,169.52, 871,021.08 and 344,693.04 is: 475,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,169.52 : 871,021.08 = 344,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,169.52/871,021.08 = 344,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,169.52x = 871,021.08 × 344,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,169.52x = 300,234,903,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,234,903,969.28/631,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,680.30

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