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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,278.89, 948,729.70 and 295,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,278.89, 948,729.70 and 295,270.62 is: 443,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,278.89 : 948,729.70 = 295,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,278.89/948,729.70 = 295,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,278.89x = 948,729.70 × 295,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,278.89x = 280,132,005,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,132,005,993.24/632,278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,051.33

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