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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,503.52, 952,964.19 and 379,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,503.52, 952,964.19 and 379,452.40 is: 569,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,503.52 : 952,964.19 = 379,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,503.52/952,964.19 = 379,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,503.52x = 952,964.19 × 379,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,503.52x = 361,604,546,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,604,546,627.15/635,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,004.79

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