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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,380.83, 897,502.66 and 359,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,380.83, 897,502.66 and 359,992.96 is: 496,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,380.83 : 897,502.66 = 359,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,380.83/897,502.66 = 359,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,380.83x = 897,502.66 × 359,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,380.83x = 323,094,640,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,094,640,753.14/650,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,777.62

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