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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,335.76, 889,131.29 and 372,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,335.76, 889,131.29 and 372,421.25 is: 513,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,335.76 : 889,131.29 = 372,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,335.76/889,131.29 = 372,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,335.76x = 889,131.29 × 372,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,335.76x = 331,131,380,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,131,380,128.15/644,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,911.23

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