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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,498.72, 915,672.24 and 377,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,498.72, 915,672.24 and 377,019.36 is: 520,311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,498.72 : 915,672.24 = 377,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,498.72/915,672.24 = 377,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,498.72x = 915,672.24 × 377,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,498.72x = 345,226,161,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,226,161,894.57/663,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,311.72

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