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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,382.56, 952,793.92 and 298,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,382.56, 952,793.92 and 298,518.96 is: 447,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,382.56 : 952,793.92 = 298,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,382.56/952,793.92 = 298,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,382.56x = 952,793.92 × 298,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,382.56x = 284,427,050,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,427,050,092.72/635,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,646.93

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