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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,333.97, 952,721.19 and 298,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,333.97, 952,721.19 and 298,470.36 is: 447,574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,333.97 : 952,721.19 = 298,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,333.97/952,721.19 = 298,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,333.97x = 952,721.19 × 298,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,333.97x = 284,359,040,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,359,040,131.63/635,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,574.11

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