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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,676.49, 956,930.25 and 385,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,676.49, 956,930.25 and 385,424.82 is: 577,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,676.49 : 956,930.25 = 385,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,676.49/956,930.25 = 385,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,676.49x = 956,930.25 × 385,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,676.49x = 368,824,673,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,824,673,495.51/638,676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,482.78

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