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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,163.70, 987,245.55 and 409,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,163.70, 987,245.55 and 409,331.70 is: 613,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,163.70 : 987,245.55 = 409,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,163.70/987,245.55 = 409,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,163.70x = 987,245.55 × 409,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,163.70x = 404,110,899,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,110,899,298.94/658,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,997.55

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