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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,205.16, 897,357.54 and 363,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,205.16, 897,357.54 and 363,797.80 is: 502,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,205.16 : 897,357.54 = 363,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,205.16/897,357.54 = 363,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,205.16x = 897,357.54 × 363,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,205.16x = 326,456,698,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,456,698,865.41/650,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,082.60

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