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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,639.62, 908,910.84 and 372,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,639.62, 908,910.84 and 372,153.54 is: 513,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,639.62 : 908,910.84 = 372,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,639.62/908,910.84 = 372,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,639.62x = 908,910.84 × 372,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,639.62x = 338,254,386,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,254,386,650.37/658,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,565.20

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