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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,558.28, 885,272.76 and 369,715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,558.28, 885,272.76 and 369,715.26 is: 510,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,558.28 : 885,272.76 = 369,715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,558.28/885,272.76 = 369,715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,558.28x = 885,272.76 × 369,715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,558.28x = 327,298,848,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,298,848,634.32/641,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,162.30

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