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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,617.92, 952,615.98 and 297,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,617.92, 952,615.98 and 297,913.56 is: 446,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,617.92 : 952,615.98 = 297,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,617.92/952,615.98 = 297,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,617.92x = 952,615.98 × 297,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,617.92x = 283,797,217,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,797,217,914.69/635,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,490.27

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