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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,197.48, 891,709.56 and 359,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,197.48, 891,709.56 and 359,710.20 is: 496,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,197.48 : 891,709.56 = 359,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,197.48/891,709.56 = 359,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,197.48x = 891,709.56 × 359,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,197.48x = 320,757,024,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,757,024,169.51/646,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,376.16

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