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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,958.88, 912,128.72 and 359,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,958.88, 912,128.72 and 359,152.88 is: 495,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,958.88 : 912,128.72 = 359,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,958.88/912,128.72 = 359,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,958.88x = 912,128.72 × 359,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,958.88x = 327,593,656,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,593,656,718.71/660,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,633.94

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