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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,674.44, 908,958.84 and 372,188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,674.44, 908,958.84 and 372,188.36 is: 513,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,674.44 : 908,958.84 = 372,188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,674.44/908,958.84 = 372,188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,674.44x = 908,958.84 × 372,188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,674.44x = 338,303,899,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,303,899,967.10/658,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,613.22

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