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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,290.77, 897,436.13 and 363,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,290.77, 897,436.13 and 363,793.77 is: 502,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,290.77 : 897,436.13 = 363,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,290.77/897,436.13 = 363,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,290.77x = 897,436.13 × 363,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,290.77x = 326,481,671,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,481,671,247.94/650,290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,054.91

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