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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,469.08, 888,029.40 and 371,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,469.08, 888,029.40 and 371,548.44 is: 512,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,469.08 : 888,029.40 = 371,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,469.08/888,029.40 = 371,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,469.08x = 888,029.40 × 371,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,469.08x = 329,945,938,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,945,938,244.14/643,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,761.14

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