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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,107.96, 897,151.26 and 363,609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,107.96, 897,151.26 and 363,609.72 is: 501,782.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,107.96 : 897,151.26 = 363,609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,107.96/897,151.26 = 363,609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,107.96x = 897,151.26 × 363,609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,107.96x = 326,212,918,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,212,918,446.25/650,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,782.69

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