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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,269.36, 908,406.50 and 356,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,269.36, 908,406.50 and 356,463.36 is: 491,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,269.36 : 908,406.50 = 356,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,269.36/908,406.50 = 356,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,269.36x = 908,406.50 × 356,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,269.36x = 323,813,633,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,813,633,235.84/658,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,916.61

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