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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,719.82, 908,991.12 and 368,355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,719.82, 908,991.12 and 368,355.32 is: 508,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,719.82 : 908,991.12 = 368,355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,719.82/908,991.12 = 368,355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,719.82x = 908,991.12 × 368,355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,719.82x = 334,831,714,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,831,714,884.76/658,719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,306.73

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