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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,268.76, 911,170.88 and 358,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,268.76, 911,170.88 and 358,462.76 is: 494,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,268.76 : 911,170.88 = 358,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,268.76/911,170.88 = 358,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,268.76x = 911,170.88 × 358,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,268.76x = 326,620,828,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,620,828,476.43/660,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,678.60

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