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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,251.76, 909,915.96 and 387,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,251.76, 909,915.96 and 387,407 is: 534,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,251.76 : 909,915.96 = 387,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,251.76/909,915.96 = 387,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,251.76x = 909,915.96 × 387,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,251.76x = 352,507,812,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,507,812,315.72/659,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,708.94

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