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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,385.56, 952,798.42 and 298,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,385.56, 952,798.42 and 298,521.96 is: 447,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,385.56 : 952,798.42 = 298,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,385.56/952,798.42 = 298,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,385.56x = 952,798.42 × 298,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,385.56x = 284,431,251,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,431,251,823.30/635,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,651.43

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