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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,390.34, 908,575.87 and 368,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,390.34, 908,575.87 and 368,001.52 is: 507,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,390.34 : 908,575.87 = 368,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,390.34/908,575.87 = 368,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,390.34x = 908,575.87 × 368,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,390.34x = 334,357,301,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,357,301,195.32/658,390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,840.53

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