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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,642.02, 897,885.88 and 364,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,642.02, 897,885.88 and 364,162.16 is: 502,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,642.02 : 897,885.88 = 364,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,642.02/897,885.88 = 364,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,642.02x = 897,885.88 × 364,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,642.02x = 326,976,062,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,976,062,828.61/650,642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,543.72

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