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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,995.21, 939,761.79 and 375,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,995.21, 939,761.79 and 375,100.24 is: 517,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,995.21 : 939,761.79 = 375,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,995.21/939,761.79 = 375,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,995.21x = 939,761.79 × 375,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,995.21x = 352,504,872,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,504,872,971.83/680,995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,631.94

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