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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,159.91, 839,121.48 and 363,097.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,159.91, 839,121.48 and 363,097.07 is: 500,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,159.91 : 839,121.48 = 363,097.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,159.91/839,121.48 = 363,097.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,159.91x = 839,121.48 × 363,097.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,159.91x = 304,682,550,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,682,550,762.06/608,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,990.85

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