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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,555.82, 897,771.60 and 364,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,555.82, 897,771.60 and 364,102.56 is: 502,464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,555.82 : 897,771.60 = 364,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,555.82/897,771.60 = 364,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,555.82x = 897,771.60 × 364,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,555.82x = 326,880,937,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,880,937,855.30/650,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,464.09

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