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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,459.60, 1,009,855.80 and 357,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,459.60, 1,009,855.80 and 357,531.60 is: 536,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,459.60 : 1,009,855.80 = 357,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,459.60/1,009,855.80 = 357,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,459.60x = 1,009,855.80 × 357,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,459.60x = 361,055,359,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,055,359,943.28/672,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,917.55

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