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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,372.64, 915,584.92 and 462,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,372.64, 915,584.92 and 462,052 is: 637,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,372.64 : 915,584.92 = 462,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,372.64/915,584.92 = 462,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,372.64x = 915,584.92 × 462,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,372.64x = 423,047,843,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,047,843,455.84/663,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,722.78

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