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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,231.06, 897,320.18 and 363,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,231.06, 897,320.18 and 363,755.93 is: 501,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,231.06 : 897,320.18 = 363,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,231.06/897,320.18 = 363,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,231.06x = 897,320.18 × 363,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,231.06x = 326,405,536,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,405,536,583.67/650,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,983.92

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