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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,146.76, 890,252.10 and 358,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,146.76, 890,252.10 and 358,649.40 is: 494,908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,146.76 : 890,252.10 = 358,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,146.76/890,252.10 = 358,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,146.76x = 890,252.10 × 358,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,146.76x = 319,288,381,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,288,381,513.74/645,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,908.14

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