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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,312.02, 897,465.48 and 363,815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,312.02, 897,465.48 and 363,815.02 is: 502,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,312.02 : 897,465.48 = 363,815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,312.02/897,465.48 = 363,815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,312.02x = 897,465.48 × 363,815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,312.02x = 326,511,421,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,511,421,555.51/650,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,084.25

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