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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,523.74, 876,988.59 and 363,562.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,523.74, 876,988.59 and 363,562.46 is: 501,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,523.74 : 876,988.59 = 363,562.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,523.74/876,988.59 = 363,562.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,523.74x = 876,988.59 × 363,562.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,523.74x = 318,840,129,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,840,129,172.33/635,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,696.65

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