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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,342.16, 876,782.16 and 348,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,342.16, 876,782.16 and 348,888 is: 481,470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,342.16 : 876,782.16 = 348,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,342.16/876,782.16 = 348,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,342.16x = 876,782.16 × 348,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,342.16x = 305,898,774,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,898,774,238.08/635,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,470.92

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