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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,875.46, 891,307.98 and 359,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,875.46, 891,307.98 and 359,414.10 is: 495,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,875.46 : 891,307.98 = 359,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,875.46/891,307.98 = 359,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,875.46x = 891,307.98 × 359,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,875.46x = 320,348,655,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,348,655,454.52/645,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,991.37

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