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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,325.72, 878,106.90 and 349,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,325.72, 878,106.90 and 349,843.72 is: 482,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,325.72 : 878,106.90 = 349,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,325.72/878,106.90 = 349,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,325.72x = 878,106.90 × 349,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,325.72x = 307,200,184,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,200,184,453.67/636,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,771.91

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