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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,618.92, 952,617.48 and 297,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,618.92, 952,617.48 and 297,914.56 is: 446,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,618.92 : 952,617.48 = 297,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,618.92/952,617.48 = 297,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,618.92x = 952,617.48 × 297,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,618.92x = 283,798,617,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,798,617,402.51/635,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,491.77

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