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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,289.76, 909,820.40 and 357,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,289.76, 909,820.40 and 357,483.76 is: 493,327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,289.76 : 909,820.40 = 357,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,289.76/909,820.40 = 357,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,289.76x = 909,820.40 × 357,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,289.76x = 325,246,017,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,246,017,516.70/659,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,327.88

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