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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,997.50, 906,657.78 and 355,191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,997.50, 906,657.78 and 355,191.50 is: 490,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,997.50 : 906,657.78 = 355,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,997.50/906,657.78 = 355,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,997.50x = 906,657.78 × 355,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,997.50x = 322,037,136,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,037,136,864.87/656,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,164.93

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