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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,827.76, 951,399.12 and 383,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,827.76, 951,399.12 and 383,256.80 is: 573,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,827.76 : 951,399.12 = 383,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,827.76/951,399.12 = 383,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,827.76x = 951,399.12 × 383,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,827.76x = 364,630,182,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,630,182,254.02/635,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,473.20

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