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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,406.98, 876,882.23 and 363,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,406.98, 876,882.23 and 363,475.40 is: 501,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,406.98 : 876,882.23 = 363,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,406.98/876,882.23 = 363,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,406.98x = 876,882.23 × 363,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,406.98x = 318,725,115,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,725,115,826.42/635,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,607.83

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