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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,338.82, 658,722.58 and 355,376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,338.82, 658,722.58 and 355,376.53 is: 490,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,338.82 : 658,722.58 = 355,376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,338.82/658,722.58 = 355,376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,338.82x = 658,722.58 × 355,376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,338.82x = 234,094,544,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,094,544,713.05/477,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,415.90

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