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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,346.56, 897,513.12 and 363,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,346.56, 897,513.12 and 363,849.52 is: 502,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,346.56 : 897,513.12 = 363,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,346.56/897,513.12 = 363,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,346.56x = 897,513.12 × 363,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,346.56x = 326,559,717,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,559,717,905.70/650,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,131.84

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