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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,008.19, 897,003.34 and 359,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,008.19, 897,003.34 and 359,640.88 is: 496,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,008.19 : 897,003.34 = 359,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,008.19/897,003.34 = 359,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,008.19x = 897,003.34 × 359,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,008.19x = 322,599,067,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,599,067,418.93/650,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,300.01

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