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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,139.84, 951,820 and 477,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,139.84, 951,820 and 477,267.52 is: 715,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,139.84 : 951,820 = 477,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,139.84/951,820 = 477,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,139.84x = 951,820 × 477,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,139.84x = 454,272,770,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,272,770,886.40/635,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,232.68

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