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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,507.42, 940,486.62 and 375,594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,507.42, 940,486.62 and 375,594.78 is: 518,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,507.42 : 940,486.62 = 375,594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,507.42/940,486.62 = 375,594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,507.42x = 940,486.62 × 375,594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,507.42x = 353,241,865,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,241,865,131.84/681,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,324.31

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