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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,056.80, 908,118.72 and 356,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,056.80, 908,118.72 and 356,250.80 is: 491,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,056.80 : 908,118.72 = 356,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,056.80/908,118.72 = 356,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,056.80x = 908,118.72 × 356,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,056.80x = 323,518,020,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,518,020,494.98/658,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,626.29

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