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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,184.72, 876,548.16 and 348,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,184.72, 876,548.16 and 348,697.44 is: 481,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,184.72 : 876,548.16 = 348,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,184.72/876,548.16 = 348,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,184.72x = 876,548.16 × 348,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,184.72x = 305,650,099,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,650,099,428.71/635,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,198.76

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