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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,615.96, 908,890.91 and 356,809.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,615.96, 908,890.91 and 356,809.96 is: 492,398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,615.96 : 908,890.91 = 356,809.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,615.96/908,890.91 = 356,809.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,615.96x = 908,890.91 × 356,809.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,615.96x = 324,301,329,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,301,329,241.46/658,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,398.22

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