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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,211.48, 879,344.88 and 350,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,211.48, 879,344.88 and 350,725.40 is: 483,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,211.48 : 879,344.88 = 350,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,211.48/879,344.88 = 350,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,211.48x = 879,344.88 × 350,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,211.48x = 308,408,584,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,408,584,775.95/637,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,997.22

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