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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,041.50, 876,368.58 and 348,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,041.50, 876,368.58 and 348,588.24 is: 481,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,041.50 : 876,368.58 = 348,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,041.50/876,368.58 = 348,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,041.50x = 876,368.58 × 348,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,041.50x = 305,491,780,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,491,780,893.50/635,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,057.98

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