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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,960.88, 898,221.24 and 364,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,960.88, 898,221.24 and 364,493.04 is: 502,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,960.88 : 898,221.24 = 364,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,960.88/898,221.24 = 364,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,960.88x = 898,221.24 × 364,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,960.88x = 327,395,390,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,395,390,360.17/650,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,941.73

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