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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,995.50, 906,655.02 and 355,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,995.50, 906,655.02 and 355,189.50 is: 490,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,995.50 : 906,655.02 = 355,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,995.50/906,655.02 = 355,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,995.50x = 906,655.02 × 355,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,995.50x = 322,034,343,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,034,343,226.29/656,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,162.17

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