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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,993.61, 891,462.48 and 359,513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,993.61, 891,462.48 and 359,513.62 is: 496,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,993.61 : 891,462.48 = 359,513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,993.61/891,462.48 = 359,513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,993.61x = 891,462.48 × 359,513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,993.61x = 320,492,903,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,492,903,278.98/645,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,123.95

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