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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,910.62, 638,048.66 and 371,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,910.62, 638,048.66 and 371,606.69 is: 513,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,910.62 : 638,048.66 = 371,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,910.62/638,048.66 = 371,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,910.62x = 638,048.66 × 371,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,910.62x = 237,103,145,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,103,145,553.26/461,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,309.58

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