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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,233.42, 908,429.16 and 474,622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,233.42, 908,429.16 and 474,622.98 is: 655,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,233.42 : 908,429.16 = 474,622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,233.42/908,429.16 = 474,622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,233.42x = 908,429.16 × 474,622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,233.42x = 431,161,355,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,161,355,038.10/658,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,028.05

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