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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,032.23, 908,067.76 and 367,646.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,032.23, 908,067.76 and 367,646.03 is: 507,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,032.23 : 908,067.76 = 367,646.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,032.23/908,067.76 = 367,646.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,032.23x = 908,067.76 × 367,646.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,032.23x = 333,847,501,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,847,501,475.54/658,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,342.18

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