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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,379.27, 897,547.43 and 356,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,379.27, 897,547.43 and 356,049.62 is: 491,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,379.27 : 897,547.43 = 356,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,379.27/897,547.43 = 356,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,379.27x = 897,547.43 × 356,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,379.27x = 319,571,423,859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,571,423,859.16/650,379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,361.64

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