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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,291.46, 897,437.08 and 363,794.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,291.46, 897,437.08 and 363,794.46 is: 502,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,291.46 : 897,437.08 = 363,794.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,291.46/897,437.08 = 363,794.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,291.46x = 897,437.08 × 363,794.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,291.46x = 326,482,637,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,482,637,902.58/650,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,055.86

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