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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,133.48, 880,630.02 and 351,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,133.48, 880,630.02 and 351,663.84 is: 485,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,133.48 : 880,630.02 = 351,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,133.48/880,630.02 = 351,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,133.48x = 880,630.02 × 351,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,133.48x = 309,685,734,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,685,734,452.48/638,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,299.31

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