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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,627.20, 651,940.80 and 372,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,627.20, 651,940.80 and 372,419.20 is: 558,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,627.20 : 651,940.80 = 372,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,627.20/651,940.80 = 372,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,627.20x = 651,940.80 × 372,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,627.20x = 242,795,271,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,795,271,183.36/434,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,628.80

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