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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,977.50, 906,628.95 and 355,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,977.50, 906,628.95 and 355,171.50 is: 490,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,977.50 : 906,628.95 = 355,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,977.50/906,628.95 = 355,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,977.50x = 906,628.95 × 355,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,977.50x = 322,008,764,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,008,764,114.93/656,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,136.67

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