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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,364.63, 908,543.18 and 356,558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,364.63, 908,543.18 and 356,558.63 is: 492,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,364.63 : 908,543.18 = 356,558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,364.63/908,543.18 = 356,558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,364.63x = 908,543.18 × 356,558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,364.63x = 323,948,907,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,948,907,905.32/658,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,050.90

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