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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,831.52, 898,180.74 and 364,334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,831.52, 898,180.74 and 364,334.52 is: 502,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,831.52 : 898,180.74 = 364,334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,831.52/898,180.74 = 364,334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,831.52x = 898,180.74 × 364,334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,831.52x = 327,238,248,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,238,248,781.15/650,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,800.25

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