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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,601.82, 1,009,382.49 and 373,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,601.82, 1,009,382.49 and 373,321.80 is: 560,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,601.82 : 1,009,382.49 = 373,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,601.82/1,009,382.49 = 373,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,601.82x = 1,009,382.49 × 373,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,601.82x = 376,824,488,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,824,488,055.28/672,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,248.99

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