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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,038.56, 937,926 and 438,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,038.56, 937,926 and 438,360.48 is: 604,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,038.56 : 937,926 = 438,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,038.56/937,926 = 438,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,038.56x = 937,926 × 438,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,038.56x = 411,149,691,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,149,691,564.48/680,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,597.62

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