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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,215.72, 949,457.34 and 423,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,215.72, 949,457.34 and 423,330.60 is: 633,750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,215.72 : 949,457.34 = 423,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,215.72/949,457.34 = 423,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,215.72x = 949,457.34 × 423,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,215.72x = 401,934,345,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,934,345,416.60/634,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,750.21

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