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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,146.50, 897,241.95 and 363,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,146.50, 897,241.95 and 363,685.86 is: 501,908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,146.50 : 897,241.95 = 363,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,146.50/897,241.95 = 363,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,146.50x = 897,241.95 × 363,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,146.50x = 326,314,210,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,314,210,213.83/650,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,908.74

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