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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,458.73, 914,193.04 and 360,652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,458.73, 914,193.04 and 360,652.73 is: 497,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,458.73 : 914,193.04 = 360,652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,458.73/914,193.04 = 360,652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,458.73x = 914,193.04 × 360,652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,458.73x = 329,706,213,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,706,213,819.74/662,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,700.76

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