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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,003.71, 955,512.99 and 252,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,003.71, 955,512.99 and 252,846.90 is: 379,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,003.71 : 955,512.99 = 252,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,003.71/955,512.99 = 252,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,003.71x = 955,512.99 × 252,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,003.71x = 241,598,497,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,598,497,431.23/637,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,273.30

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