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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,162.56, 909,668.83 and 372,665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,162.56, 909,668.83 and 372,665.56 is: 514,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,162.56 : 909,668.83 = 372,665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,162.56/909,668.83 = 372,665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,162.56x = 909,668.83 × 372,665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,162.56x = 339,002,243,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,002,243,946.50/659,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,292.32

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