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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,430.55, 908,707.91 and 371,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,430.55, 908,707.91 and 371,969.10 is: 513,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,430.55 : 908,707.91 = 371,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,430.55/908,707.91 = 371,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,430.55x = 908,707.91 × 371,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,430.55x = 338,011,261,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,011,261,585.74/658,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,359.02

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