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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,460.40, 908,662.32 and 368,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,460.40, 908,662.32 and 368,070.60 is: 507,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,460.40 : 908,662.32 = 368,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,460.40/908,662.32 = 368,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,460.40x = 908,662.32 × 368,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,460.40x = 334,451,885,319.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,451,885,319.79/658,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,930.14

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