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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,161.64, 650,443.94 and 363,489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,161.64, 650,443.94 and 363,489.96 is: 501,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,161.64 : 650,443.94 = 363,489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,161.64/650,443.94 = 363,489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,161.64x = 650,443.94 × 363,489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,161.64x = 236,429,841,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,429,841,732.84/471,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,801.98

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