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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,575.81, 879,632.06 and 361,900.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,575.81, 879,632.06 and 361,900.81 is: 499,296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,575.81 : 879,632.06 = 361,900.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,575.81/879,632.06 = 361,900.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,575.81x = 879,632.06 × 361,900.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,575.81x = 318,339,554,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,339,554,306.01/637,575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,296.79

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