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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,671.68, 906,129.72 and 370,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,671.68, 906,129.72 and 370,174.68 is: 510,797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,671.68 : 906,129.72 = 370,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,671.68/906,129.72 = 370,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,671.68x = 906,129.72 × 370,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,671.68x = 335,426,279,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,426,279,139.49/656,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,797.54

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