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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,992.75, 901,186.62 and 362,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,992.75, 901,186.62 and 362,660.34 is: 500,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,992.75 : 901,186.62 = 362,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,992.75/901,186.62 = 362,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,992.75x = 901,186.62 × 362,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,992.75x = 326,824,646,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,824,646,012.65/652,992.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,502.72

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