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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,699.96, 637,410.92 and 351,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,699.96, 637,410.92 and 351,942.59 is: 485,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,699.96 : 637,410.92 = 351,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,699.96/637,410.92 = 351,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,699.96x = 637,410.92 × 351,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,699.96x = 224,332,045,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,332,045,132.32/461,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,882.75

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