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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,231.80, 946,847.70 and 395,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,231.80, 946,847.70 and 395,035.80 is: 592,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,231.80 : 946,847.70 = 395,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,231.80/946,847.70 = 395,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,231.80x = 946,847.70 × 395,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,231.80x = 374,038,738,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,038,738,647.66/631,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,553.70

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