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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,513.08, 872,878.62 and 346,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,513.08, 872,878.62 and 346,035.16 is: 477,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,513.08 : 872,878.62 = 346,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,513.08/872,878.62 = 346,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,513.08x = 872,878.62 × 346,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,513.08x = 302,046,692,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,046,692,932.28/632,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,534.30

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