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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,125.76, 891,633.72 and 359,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,125.76, 891,633.72 and 359,638.48 is: 496,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,125.76 : 891,633.72 = 359,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,125.76/891,633.72 = 359,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,125.76x = 891,633.72 × 359,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,125.76x = 320,665,795,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,665,795,777.55/646,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,290.07

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