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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,184.52, 938,655.46 and 378,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,184.52, 938,655.46 and 378,378.52 is: 522,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,184.52 : 938,655.46 = 378,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,184.52/938,655.46 = 378,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,184.52x = 938,655.46 × 378,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,184.52x = 355,167,063,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,167,063,744.72/680,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,162.82

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