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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,273.18, 898,730.96 and 364,778.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,273.18, 898,730.96 and 364,778.62 is: 503,379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,273.18 : 898,730.96 = 364,778.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,273.18/898,730.96 = 364,778.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,273.18x = 898,730.96 × 364,778.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,273.18x = 327,837,839,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,837,839,340.08/651,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,379.92

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