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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,274.99, 897,365.08 and 355,923.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,274.99, 897,365.08 and 355,923.21 is: 491,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,274.99 : 897,365.08 = 355,923.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,274.99/897,365.08 = 355,923.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,274.99x = 897,365.08 × 355,923.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,274.99x = 319,393,063,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,393,063,625.53/650,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,166.15

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