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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,056.96, 910,854.24 and 358,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,056.96, 910,854.24 and 358,244.48 is: 494,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,056.96 : 910,854.24 = 358,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,056.96/910,854.24 = 358,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,056.96x = 910,854.24 × 358,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,056.96x = 326,308,503,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,308,503,564.60/660,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,364.16

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