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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,994.25, 901,188.69 and 362,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,994.25, 901,188.69 and 362,661.84 is: 500,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,994.25 : 901,188.69 = 362,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,994.25/901,188.69 = 362,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,994.25x = 901,188.69 × 362,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,994.25x = 326,826,748,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,826,748,502.59/652,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,504.79

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