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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,370.44, 897,488.29 and 359,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,370.44, 897,488.29 and 359,982.56 is: 496,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,370.44 : 897,488.29 = 359,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,370.44/897,488.29 = 359,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,370.44x = 897,488.29 × 359,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,370.44x = 323,080,134,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,080,134,768.75/650,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,763.25

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