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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,156.76, 890,265.84 and 358,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,156.76, 890,265.84 and 358,659.40 is: 494,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,156.76 : 890,265.84 = 358,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,156.76/890,265.84 = 358,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,156.76x = 890,265.84 × 358,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,156.76x = 319,302,212,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,302,212,014.90/645,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,921.90

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