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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,310, 944,328.18 and 378,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,310, 944,328.18 and 378,381.04 is: 522,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,310 : 944,328.18 = 378,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,310/944,328.18 = 378,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,310x = 944,328.18 × 378,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,310x = 357,315,878,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,315,878,849.71/684,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,154.99

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