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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,181.76, 890,300.40 and 358,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,181.76, 890,300.40 and 358,684.40 is: 494,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,181.76 : 890,300.40 = 358,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,181.76/890,300.40 = 358,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,181.76x = 890,300.40 × 358,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,181.76x = 319,336,864,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,336,864,793.76/645,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,956.44

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