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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,592, 1,021,355.52 and 237,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,592, 1,021,355.52 and 237,360 is: 356,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,592 : 1,021,355.52 = 237,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,592/1,021,355.52 = 237,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,592x = 1,021,355.52 × 237,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,592x = 242,428,946,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,428,946,227.20/680,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,203.05

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