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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,664.41, 897,907.59 and 360,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,664.41, 897,907.59 and 360,248.12 is: 497,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,664.41 : 897,907.59 = 360,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,664.41/897,907.59 = 360,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,664.41x = 897,907.59 × 360,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,664.41x = 323,469,521,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,469,521,231.23/650,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,137.26

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