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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,392.23, 897,471.06 and 359,957.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,392.23, 897,471.06 and 359,957.65 is: 496,702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,392.23 : 897,471.06 = 359,957.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,392.23/897,471.06 = 359,957.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,392.23x = 897,471.06 × 359,957.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,392.23x = 323,051,572,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,051,572,302.85/650,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,702.69

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