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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,168.72, 915,174 and 361,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,168.72, 915,174 and 361,362.72 is: 498,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,168.72 : 915,174 = 361,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,168.72/915,174 = 361,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,168.72x = 915,174 × 361,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,168.72x = 330,709,765,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,709,765,913.28/663,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,681.19

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