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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,635.74, 909,066.39 and 372,321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,635.74, 909,066.39 and 372,321.98 is: 513,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,635.74 : 909,066.39 = 372,321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,635.74/909,066.39 = 372,321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,635.74x = 909,066.39 × 372,321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,635.74x = 338,465,398,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,465,398,276.25/658,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,888.60

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