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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,229.81, 876,606.21 and 348,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,229.81, 876,606.21 and 348,747.86 is: 481,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,229.81 : 876,606.21 = 348,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,229.81/876,606.21 = 348,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,229.81x = 876,606.21 × 348,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,229.81x = 305,714,541,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,714,541,991.73/635,229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,266.05

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