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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,346.17, 907,137.72 and 355,540.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,346.17, 907,137.72 and 355,540.17 is: 490,645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,346.17 : 907,137.72 = 355,540.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,346.17/907,137.72 = 355,540.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,346.17x = 907,137.72 × 355,540.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,346.17x = 322,523,899,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,523,899,182.21/657,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,645.44

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