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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,712.80, 959,131.80 and 302,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,712.80, 959,131.80 and 302,914.80 is: 454,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,712.80 : 959,131.80 = 302,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,712.80/959,131.80 = 302,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,712.80x = 959,131.80 × 302,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,712.80x = 290,535,217,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,535,217,370.64/639,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,165.08

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