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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,026.99, 952,706.49 and 368,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,026.99, 952,706.49 and 368,531.32 is: 552,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,026.99 : 952,706.49 = 368,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,026.99/952,706.49 = 368,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,026.99x = 952,706.49 × 368,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,026.99x = 351,102,180,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,102,180,332.27/635,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,893.32

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