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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,063.51, 988,838.42 and 375,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,063.51, 988,838.42 and 375,950.17 is: 563,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,063.51 : 988,838.42 = 375,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,063.51/988,838.42 = 375,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,063.51x = 988,838.42 × 375,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,063.51x = 371,753,967,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,753,967,749.69/660,063.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,209.39

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