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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,441.55, 881,026.66 and 348,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,441.55, 881,026.66 and 348,047.10 is: 480,292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,441.55 : 881,026.66 = 348,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,441.55/881,026.66 = 348,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,441.55x = 881,026.66 × 348,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,441.55x = 306,638,767,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,638,767,890.32/638,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,292.63

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