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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,225.15, 908,350.71 and 356,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,225.15, 908,350.71 and 356,419.15 is: 491,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,225.15 : 908,350.71 = 356,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,225.15/908,350.71 = 356,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,225.15x = 908,350.71 × 356,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,225.15x = 323,753,587,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,753,587,960.10/658,225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,858.43

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