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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,016.47, 987,338.46 and 358,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,016.47, 987,338.46 and 358,490.44 is: 537,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,016.47 : 987,338.46 = 358,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,016.47/987,338.46 = 358,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,016.47x = 987,338.46 × 358,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,016.47x = 353,951,398,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,951,398,954.32/658,016.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,906.60

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