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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,431.82, 908,709.67 and 371,970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,431.82, 908,709.67 and 371,970.35 is: 513,360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,431.82 : 908,709.67 = 371,970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,431.82/908,709.67 = 371,970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,431.82x = 908,709.67 × 371,970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,431.82x = 338,013,053,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,013,053,998.29/658,431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,360.75

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