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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,284.72, 915,365.36 and 372,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,284.72, 915,365.36 and 372,987.64 is: 514,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,284.72 : 915,365.36 = 372,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,284.72/915,365.36 = 372,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,284.72x = 915,365.36 × 372,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,284.72x = 341,419,961,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,419,961,210.80/663,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,741.19

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