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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,150.72, 925,118.82 and 360,657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,150.72, 925,118.82 and 360,657.74 is: 540,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,150.72 : 925,118.82 = 360,657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,150.72/925,118.82 = 360,657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,150.72x = 925,118.82 × 360,657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,150.72x = 333,651,262,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,651,262,852.67/617,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,631.73

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