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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,201.67, 897,279.10 and 359,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,201.67, 897,279.10 and 359,825.27 is: 496,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,201.67 : 897,279.10 = 359,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,201.67/897,279.10 = 359,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,201.67x = 897,279.10 × 359,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,201.67x = 322,863,689,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,863,689,036.90/650,201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,559.30

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