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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,044.50, 876,372.72 and 348,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,044.50, 876,372.72 and 348,591.24 is: 481,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,044.50 : 876,372.72 = 348,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,044.50/876,372.72 = 348,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,044.50x = 876,372.72 × 348,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,044.50x = 305,495,853,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,495,853,166.97/635,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,062.12

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