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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,271.91, 876,560.87 and 359,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,271.91, 876,560.87 and 359,627.90 is: 496,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,271.91 : 876,560.87 = 359,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,271.91/876,560.87 = 359,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,271.91x = 876,560.87 × 359,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,271.91x = 315,235,743,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,235,743,102.13/635,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,221.76

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