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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,047.88, 910,866.90 and 358,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,047.88, 910,866.90 and 358,241.96 is: 494,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,047.88 : 910,866.90 = 358,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,047.88/910,866.90 = 358,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,047.88x = 910,866.90 × 358,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,047.88x = 326,310,743,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,310,743,555.12/660,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,374.35

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