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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,036.28, 952,305.36 and 255,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,036.28, 952,305.36 and 255,886.20 is: 383,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,036.28 : 952,305.36 = 255,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,036.28/952,305.36 = 255,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,036.28x = 952,305.36 × 255,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,036.28x = 243,681,799,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,681,799,810.03/635,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,728.94

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