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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,035.14, 876,358.85 and 348,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,035.14, 876,358.85 and 348,581.88 is: 481,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,035.14 : 876,358.85 = 348,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,035.14/876,358.85 = 348,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,035.14x = 876,358.85 × 348,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,035.14x = 305,482,813,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,482,813,744.73/635,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,048.68

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