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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,956.96, 937,479.28 and 250,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,956.96, 937,479.28 and 250,980 is: 376,487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,956.96 : 937,479.28 = 250,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,956.96/937,479.28 = 250,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,956.96x = 937,479.28 × 250,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,956.96x = 235,288,549,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,288,549,694.40/624,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,487.61

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