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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,229.56, 897,318.11 and 363,754.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,229.56, 897,318.11 and 363,754.43 is: 501,981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,229.56 : 897,318.11 = 363,754.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,229.56/897,318.11 = 363,754.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,229.56x = 897,318.11 × 363,754.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,229.56x = 326,403,437,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,403,437,631.73/650,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,981.85

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