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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,662.96, 908,955.90 and 356,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,662.96, 908,955.90 and 356,856.96 is: 492,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,662.96 : 908,955.90 = 356,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,662.96/908,955.90 = 356,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,662.96x = 908,955.90 × 356,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,662.96x = 324,367,239,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,367,239,248.06/658,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,463.15

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