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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,317.02, 897,472.35 and 363,820.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,317.02, 897,472.35 and 363,820.02 is: 502,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,317.02 : 897,472.35 = 363,820.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,317.02/897,472.35 = 363,820.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,317.02x = 897,472.35 × 363,820.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,317.02x = 326,518,408,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,518,408,326.45/650,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,091.13

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