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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,602.15, 952,940.97 and 298,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,602.15, 952,940.97 and 298,469.08 is: 447,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,602.15 : 952,940.97 = 298,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,602.15/952,940.97 = 298,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,602.15x = 952,940.97 × 298,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,602.15x = 284,423,414,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,423,414,610.21/635,602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,486.55

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