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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,362.96, 889,168.76 and 372,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,362.96, 889,168.76 and 372,448.48 is: 513,948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,362.96 : 889,168.76 = 372,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,362.96/889,168.76 = 372,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,362.96x = 889,168.76 × 372,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,362.96x = 331,169,553,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,169,553,125.49/644,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,948.77

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