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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,856.34, 909,221.67 and 357,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,856.34, 909,221.67 and 357,050.34 is: 492,729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,856.34 : 909,221.67 = 357,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,856.34/909,221.67 = 357,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,856.34x = 909,221.67 × 357,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,856.34x = 324,637,906,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,637,906,408.87/658,856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,729.43

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