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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,696.80, 952,670.40 and 421,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,696.80, 952,670.40 and 421,856.80 is: 632,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,696.80 : 952,670.40 = 421,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,696.80/952,670.40 = 421,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,696.80x = 952,670.40 × 421,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,696.80x = 401,890,486,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,890,486,398.72/635,696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,204.67

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