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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,990.45, 947,792.88 and 332,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,990.45, 947,792.88 and 332,308.45 is: 498,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,990.45 : 947,792.88 = 332,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,990.45/947,792.88 = 332,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,990.45x = 947,792.88 × 332,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,990.45x = 314,959,582,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,959,582,873.84/631,990.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,361.30

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