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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,204.72, 915,223.68 and 361,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,204.72, 915,223.68 and 361,398.72 is: 498,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,204.72 : 915,223.68 = 361,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,204.72/915,223.68 = 361,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,204.72x = 915,223.68 × 361,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,204.72x = 330,760,666,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,760,666,465.69/663,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,730.87

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