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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,313.60, 957,470.40 and 372,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,313.60, 957,470.40 and 372,374.40 is: 558,561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,313.60 : 957,470.40 = 372,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,313.60/957,470.40 = 372,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,313.60x = 957,470.40 × 372,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,313.60x = 356,537,465,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,537,465,717.76/638,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,561.60

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