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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,507.90, 952,970.82 and 379,456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,507.90, 952,970.82 and 379,456.71 is: 569,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,507.90 : 952,970.82 = 379,456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,507.90/952,970.82 = 379,456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,507.90x = 952,970.82 × 379,456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,507.90x = 361,611,172,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,611,172,083.20/635,507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,011.29

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