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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,535.28, 644,128.56 and 358,915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,535.28, 644,128.56 and 358,915.44 is: 495,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,535.28 : 644,128.56 = 358,915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,535.28/644,128.56 = 358,915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,535.28x = 644,128.56 × 358,915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,535.28x = 231,187,685,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,187,685,528.97/466,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,541.70

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