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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,032.96, 987,049.44 and 376,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,032.96, 987,049.44 and 376,950.72 is: 565,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,032.96 : 987,049.44 = 376,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,032.96/987,049.44 = 376,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,032.96x = 987,049.44 × 376,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,032.96x = 372,068,997,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,068,997,083.60/658,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,426.08

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