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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,061.42, 897,130.62 and 363,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,061.42, 897,130.62 and 363,608.16 is: 501,804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,061.42 : 897,130.62 = 363,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,061.42/897,130.62 = 363,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,061.42x = 897,130.62 × 363,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,061.42x = 326,204,014,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,204,014,017.86/650,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,804.91

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