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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,277.80, 958,479.30 and 302,479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,277.80, 958,479.30 and 302,479.80 is: 453,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,277.80 : 958,479.30 = 302,479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,277.80/958,479.30 = 302,479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,277.80x = 958,479.30 × 302,479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,277.80x = 289,920,626,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,920,626,968.14/639,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,512.74

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