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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,674.76, 908,947.90 and 372,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,674.76, 908,947.90 and 372,188.70 is: 513,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,674.76 : 908,947.90 = 372,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,674.76/908,947.90 = 372,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,674.76x = 908,947.90 × 372,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,674.76x = 338,300,137,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,300,137,268.73/658,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,607.26

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