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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,055.50, 910,879.02 and 358,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,055.50, 910,879.02 and 358,249.50 is: 494,385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,055.50 : 910,879.02 = 358,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,055.50/910,879.02 = 358,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,055.50x = 910,879.02 × 358,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,055.50x = 326,321,953,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,321,953,475.49/660,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,385.63

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