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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,948, 931,447.68 and 373,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,948, 931,447.68 and 373,161.44 is: 514,973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,948 : 931,447.68 = 373,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,948/931,447.68 = 373,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,948x = 931,447.68 × 373,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,948x = 347,580,357,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,580,357,553.46/674,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,973.54

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