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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,377.84, 895,615.58 and 360,663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,377.84, 895,615.58 and 360,663.98 is: 540,723.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,377.84 : 895,615.58 = 360,663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,377.84/895,615.58 = 360,663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,377.84x = 895,615.58 × 360,663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,377.84x = 323,016,276,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,016,276,056.39/597,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,723.57

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