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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,071.58, 897,093.63 and 363,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,071.58, 897,093.63 and 363,591.45 is: 501,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,071.58 : 897,093.63 = 363,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,071.58/897,093.63 = 363,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,071.58x = 897,093.63 × 363,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,071.58x = 326,175,573,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,175,573,717.46/650,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,753.32

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