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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,029.44, 910,841.12 and 358,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,029.44, 910,841.12 and 358,223.36 is: 494,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,029.44 : 910,841.12 = 358,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,029.44/910,841.12 = 358,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,029.44x = 910,841.12 × 358,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,029.44x = 326,284,566,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,284,566,432.56/660,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,348.50

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