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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,279.31, 908,420.19 and 356,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,279.31, 908,420.19 and 356,473.31 is: 491,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,279.31 : 908,420.19 = 356,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,279.31/908,420.19 = 356,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,279.31x = 908,420.19 × 356,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,279.31x = 323,827,552,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,827,552,000.13/658,279.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,930.32

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