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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,387.57, 1,037,114.16 and 335,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,387.57, 1,037,114.16 and 335,978.20 is: 503,983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,387.57 : 1,037,114.16 = 335,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,387.57/1,037,114.16 = 335,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,387.57x = 1,037,114.16 × 335,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,387.57x = 348,447,748,671.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,447,748,671.31/691,387.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,983.24

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