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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,587, 907,476.54 and 355,787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,587, 907,476.54 and 355,787.48 is: 490,990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,587 : 907,476.54 = 355,787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,587/907,476.54 = 355,787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,587x = 907,476.54 × 355,787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,587x = 322,868,791,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,868,791,325.72/657,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,990.23

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