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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,228.56, 897,316.73 and 363,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,228.56, 897,316.73 and 363,753.43 is: 501,980.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,228.56 : 897,316.73 = 363,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,228.56/897,316.73 = 363,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,228.56x = 897,316.73 × 363,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,228.56x = 326,402,036,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,402,036,515.12/650,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,980.47

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