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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,043.50, 876,371.34 and 348,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,043.50, 876,371.34 and 348,590.24 is: 481,060.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,043.50 : 876,371.34 = 348,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,043.50/876,371.34 = 348,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,043.50x = 876,371.34 × 348,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,043.50x = 305,494,495,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,494,495,739.72/635,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,060.74

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