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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,049.02, 876,378.93 and 348,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,049.02, 876,378.93 and 348,595.74 is: 481,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,049.02 : 876,378.93 = 348,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,049.02/876,378.93 = 348,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,049.02x = 876,378.93 × 348,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,049.02x = 305,501,961,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,501,961,623.76/635,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,068.31

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