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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,357.76, 909,913.70 and 357,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,357.76, 909,913.70 and 357,552 is: 493,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,357.76 : 909,913.70 = 357,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,357.76/909,913.70 = 357,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,357.76x = 909,913.70 × 357,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,357.76x = 325,341,463,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,341,463,262.40/659,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,421.76

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