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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,229.06, 897,317.42 and 363,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,229.06, 897,317.42 and 363,753.93 is: 501,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,229.06 : 897,317.42 = 363,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,229.06/897,317.42 = 363,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,229.06x = 897,317.42 × 363,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,229.06x = 326,402,736,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,402,736,163.69/650,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,981.16

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