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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,059.82, 937,102.26 and 373,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,059.82, 937,102.26 and 373,155.94 is: 514,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,059.82 : 937,102.26 = 373,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,059.82/937,102.26 = 373,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,059.82x = 937,102.26 × 373,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,059.82x = 349,685,274,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,685,274,706.42/679,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,955.04

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