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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,712.64, 955,946.88 and 305,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,712.64, 955,946.88 and 305,521.92 is: 457,984.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,712.64 : 955,946.88 = 305,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,712.64/955,946.88 = 305,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,712.64x = 955,946.88 × 305,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,712.64x = 292,062,726,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,062,726,195.61/637,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,984.85

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