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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,395.62, 879,588.86 and 350,917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,395.62, 879,588.86 and 350,917.84 is: 484,257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,395.62 : 879,588.86 = 350,917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,395.62/879,588.86 = 350,917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,395.62x = 879,588.86 × 350,917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,395.62x = 308,663,422,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,663,422,839.26/637,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,257.21

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