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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,294.28, 660,953.61 and 371,825.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,294.28, 660,953.61 and 371,825.10 is: 512,752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,294.28 : 660,953.61 = 371,825.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,294.28/660,953.61 = 371,825.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,294.28x = 660,953.61 × 371,825.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,294.28x = 245,759,142,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,759,142,133.61/479,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,752.09

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