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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,674.02, 908,973.42 and 356,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,674.02, 908,973.42 and 356,868.02 is: 492,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,674.02 : 908,973.42 = 356,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,674.02/908,973.42 = 356,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,674.02x = 908,973.42 × 356,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,674.02x = 324,383,544,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,383,544,628.03/658,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,479.64

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