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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,214.80, 951,947.40 and 421,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,214.80, 951,947.40 and 421,374.80 is: 631,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,214.80 : 951,947.40 = 421,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,214.80/951,947.40 = 421,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,214.80x = 951,947.40 × 421,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,214.80x = 401,126,645,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,126,645,285.52/635,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,481.89

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