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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,725.12, 909,051.12 and 368,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,725.12, 909,051.12 and 368,369.28 is: 508,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,725.12 : 909,051.12 = 368,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,725.12/909,051.12 = 368,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,725.12x = 909,051.12 × 368,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,725.12x = 334,866,506,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,866,506,557.59/658,725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,355.45

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