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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,349.57, 908,272.04 and 486,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,349.57, 908,272.04 and 486,679.73 is: 671,432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,349.57 : 908,272.04 = 486,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,349.57/908,272.04 = 486,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,349.57x = 908,272.04 × 486,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,349.57x = 442,037,584,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,037,584,218.99/658,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,432.93

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