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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,931.12, 912,093.24 and 359,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,931.12, 912,093.24 and 359,130.16 is: 495,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,931.12 : 912,093.24 = 359,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,931.12/912,093.24 = 359,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,931.12x = 912,093.24 × 359,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,931.12x = 327,560,191,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,560,191,216.12/660,931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,604.13

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