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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,153.72, 906,871.50 and 355,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,153.72, 906,871.50 and 355,347 is: 490,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,153.72 : 906,871.50 = 355,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,153.72/906,871.50 = 355,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,153.72x = 906,871.50 × 355,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,153.72x = 322,254,066,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,254,066,910.50/657,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,378.52

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