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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,231.15, 897,298.16 and 363,745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,231.15, 897,298.16 and 363,745.08 is: 501,956.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,231.15 : 897,298.16 = 363,745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,231.15/897,298.16 = 363,745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,231.15x = 897,298.16 × 363,745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,231.15x = 326,387,789,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,387,789,174.33/650,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,956.56

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