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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,035.88, 910,850.42 and 358,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,035.88, 910,850.42 and 358,229.88 is: 494,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,035.88 : 910,850.42 = 358,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,035.88/910,850.42 = 358,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,035.88x = 910,850.42 × 358,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,035.88x = 326,293,836,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,293,836,654.55/660,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,357.73

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