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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,451.76, 897,594.12 and 360,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,451.76, 897,594.12 and 360,074.20 is: 496,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,451.76 : 897,594.12 = 360,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,451.76/897,594.12 = 360,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,451.76x = 897,594.12 × 360,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,451.76x = 323,200,484,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,200,484,683.70/650,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,886.17

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