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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,153.32, 937,237.14 and 424,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,153.32, 937,237.14 and 424,652.04 is: 586,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,153.32 : 937,237.14 = 424,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,153.32/937,237.14 = 424,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,153.32x = 937,237.14 × 424,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,153.32x = 397,999,663,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,999,663,464.77/679,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,023.29

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