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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,340.56, 897,504.84 and 363,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,340.56, 897,504.84 and 363,843.52 is: 502,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,340.56 : 897,504.84 = 363,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,340.56/897,504.84 = 363,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,340.56x = 897,504.84 × 363,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,340.56x = 326,551,320,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,551,320,202.64/650,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,123.56

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