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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,322.09, 897,460.43 and 363,860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,322.09, 897,460.43 and 363,860.73 is: 502,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,322.09 : 897,460.43 = 363,860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,322.09/897,460.43 = 363,860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,322.09x = 897,460.43 × 363,860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,322.09x = 326,550,605,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,550,605,386.61/650,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,136.73

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