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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,329.66, 883,688.94 and 368,438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,329.66, 883,688.94 and 368,438.85 is: 508,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,329.66 : 883,688.94 = 368,438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,329.66/883,688.94 = 368,438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,329.66x = 883,688.94 × 368,438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,329.66x = 325,585,336,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,585,336,811.32/640,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,465.18

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