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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,442.58, 897,650.13 and 363,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,442.58, 897,650.13 and 363,956.50 is: 502,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,442.58 : 897,650.13 = 363,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,442.58/897,650.13 = 363,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,442.58x = 897,650.13 × 363,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,442.58x = 326,705,599,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,705,599,539.35/650,442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,282.00

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