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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,042.06, 876,357.71 and 359,394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,042.06, 876,357.71 and 359,394.91 is: 495,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,042.06 : 876,357.71 = 359,394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,042.06/876,357.71 = 359,394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,042.06x = 876,357.71 × 359,394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,042.06x = 314,958,501,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,958,501,605.66/635,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,964.79

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