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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,123.52, 951,439.66 and 368,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,123.52, 951,439.66 and 368,323.52 is: 551,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,123.52 : 951,439.66 = 368,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,123.52/951,439.66 = 368,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,123.52x = 951,439.66 × 368,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,123.52x = 350,437,598,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,437,598,960.80/635,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,762.91

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