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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,750.16, 929,773.32 and 371,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,750.16, 929,773.32 and 371,942 is: 513,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,750.16 : 929,773.32 = 371,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,750.16/929,773.32 = 371,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,750.16x = 929,773.32 × 371,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,750.16x = 345,821,748,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,821,748,187.44/673,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,278.91

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