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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,486.80, 885,279.57 and 355,006.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,486.80, 885,279.57 and 355,006.98 is: 489,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,486.80 : 885,279.57 = 355,006.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,486.80/885,279.57 = 355,006.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,486.80x = 885,279.57 × 355,006.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,486.80x = 314,280,426,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,280,426,601.40/641,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,925.01

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