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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,617.52, 897,816.96 and 364,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,617.52, 897,816.96 and 364,082.24 is: 502,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,617.52 : 897,816.96 = 364,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,617.52/897,816.96 = 364,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,617.52x = 897,816.96 × 364,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,617.52x = 326,879,212,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,879,212,151.33/650,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,413.79

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