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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,490.96, 908,716.68 and 356,686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,490.96, 908,716.68 and 356,686.16 is: 492,226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,490.96 : 908,716.68 = 356,686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,490.96/908,716.68 = 356,686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,490.96x = 908,716.68 × 356,686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,490.96x = 324,126,663,117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,126,663,117.15/658,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,226.44

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