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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,297.79, 879,502.52 and 350,814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,297.79, 879,502.52 and 350,814.83 is: 484,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,297.79 : 879,502.52 = 350,814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,297.79/879,502.52 = 350,814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,297.79x = 879,502.52 × 350,814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,297.79x = 308,542,523,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,542,523,517.90/637,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,141.84

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