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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,079.92, 912,264.60 and 359,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,079.92, 912,264.60 and 359,267.44 is: 495,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,079.92 : 912,264.60 = 359,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,079.92/912,264.60 = 359,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,079.92x = 912,264.60 × 359,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,079.92x = 327,746,967,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,746,967,444.62/661,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,775.11

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