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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,873.72, 948,649.61 and 380,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,873.72, 948,649.61 and 380,153.72 is: 569,833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,873.72 : 948,649.61 = 380,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,873.72/948,649.61 = 380,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,873.72x = 948,649.61 × 380,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,873.72x = 360,632,678,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,632,678,218.05/632,873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,833.55

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