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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,038.50, 876,364.44 and 348,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,038.50, 876,364.44 and 348,585.24 is: 481,053.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,038.50 : 876,364.44 = 348,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,038.50/876,364.44 = 348,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,038.50x = 876,364.44 × 348,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,038.50x = 305,487,708,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,487,708,644.87/635,038.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,053.84

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