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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,179.40, 948,269.10 and 366,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,179.40, 948,269.10 and 366,458.90 is: 549,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,179.40 : 948,269.10 = 366,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,179.40/948,269.10 = 366,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,179.40x = 948,269.10 × 366,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,179.40x = 347,501,651,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,501,651,289.99/632,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,688.35

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