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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,693.48, 908,985.06 and 372,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,693.48, 908,985.06 and 372,207.40 is: 513,639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,693.48 : 908,985.06 = 372,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,693.48/908,985.06 = 372,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,693.48x = 908,985.06 × 372,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,693.48x = 338,330,965,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,330,965,821.44/658,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,639.46

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