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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,626.60, 656,439.90 and 372,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,626.60, 656,439.90 and 372,016.60 is: 558,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,626.60 : 656,439.90 = 372,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,626.60/656,439.90 = 372,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,626.60x = 656,439.90 × 372,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,626.60x = 244,206,539,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,206,539,702.34/437,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,024.90

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