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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,611.76, 621,789.24 and 358,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,611.76, 621,789.24 and 358,964.46 is: 495,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,611.76 : 621,789.24 = 358,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,611.76/621,789.24 = 358,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,611.76x = 621,789.24 × 358,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,611.76x = 223,200,238,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,200,238,770.41/450,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,327.15

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