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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,264.28, 908,399.52 and 356,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,264.28, 908,399.52 and 356,458.28 is: 491,909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,264.28 : 908,399.52 = 356,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,264.28/908,399.52 = 356,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,264.28x = 908,399.52 × 356,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,264.28x = 323,806,530,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,806,530,452.03/658,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,909.62

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