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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,243.61, 937,365.89 and 373,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,243.61, 937,365.89 and 373,348.28 is: 515,225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,243.61 : 937,365.89 = 373,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,243.61/937,365.89 = 373,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,243.61x = 937,365.89 × 373,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,243.61x = 349,963,946,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,963,946,038.96/679,243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,225.97

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