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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,862.96, 877,488.39 and 363,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,862.96, 877,488.39 and 363,929.76 is: 502,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,862.96 : 877,488.39 = 363,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,862.96/877,488.39 = 363,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,862.96x = 877,488.39 × 363,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,862.96x = 319,344,139,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,344,139,175.49/635,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,221.64

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