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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,286, 934,683.84 and 375,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,286, 934,683.84 and 375,480 is: 518,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,286 : 934,683.84 = 375,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,286/934,683.84 = 375,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,286x = 934,683.84 × 375,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,286x = 350,955,088,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,955,088,243.20/677,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,178.57

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