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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,233.54, 908,360.73 and 356,427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,233.54, 908,360.73 and 356,427.54 is: 491,869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,233.54 : 908,360.73 = 356,427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,233.54/908,360.73 = 356,427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,233.54x = 908,360.73 × 356,427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,233.54x = 323,764,780,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,764,780,426.50/658,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,869.16

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