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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,601.15, 952,939.47 and 298,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,601.15, 952,939.47 and 298,468.08 is: 447,485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,601.15 : 952,939.47 = 298,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,601.15/952,939.47 = 298,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,601.15x = 952,939.47 × 298,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,601.15x = 284,422,013,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,422,013,967.12/635,601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,485.05

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