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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,214.54, 904,046.47 and 368,630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,214.54, 904,046.47 and 368,630.06 is: 508,625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,214.54 : 904,046.47 = 368,630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,214.54/904,046.47 = 368,630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,214.54x = 904,046.47 × 368,630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,214.54x = 333,258,699,037.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,258,699,037.08/655,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,625.31

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