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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,423.76, 938,967.46 and 370,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,423.76, 938,967.46 and 370,313.24 is: 511,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,423.76 : 938,967.46 = 370,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,423.76/938,967.46 = 370,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,423.76x = 938,967.46 × 370,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,423.76x = 347,712,076,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,712,076,746.55/680,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,022.83

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