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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,365.78, 944,430.88 and 378,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,365.78, 944,430.88 and 378,462.75 is: 522,281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,365.78 : 944,430.88 = 378,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,365.78/944,430.88 = 378,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,365.78x = 944,430.88 × 378,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,365.78x = 357,431,904,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,431,904,253.72/684,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,281.97

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