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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,046.58, 897,059.12 and 363,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,046.58, 897,059.12 and 363,566.46 is: 501,718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,046.58 : 897,059.12 = 363,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,046.58/897,059.12 = 363,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,046.58x = 897,059.12 × 363,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,046.58x = 326,140,608,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,140,608,669.12/650,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,718.83

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