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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,229.52, 876,624.04 and 348,743.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,229.52, 876,624.04 and 348,743.46 is: 481,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,229.52 : 876,624.04 = 348,743.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,229.52/876,624.04 = 348,743.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,229.52x = 876,624.04 × 348,743.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,229.52x = 305,716,900,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,716,900,828.78/635,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,269.98

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