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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,448.24, 915,558.60 and 361,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,448.24, 915,558.60 and 361,642.24 is: 499,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,448.24 : 915,558.60 = 361,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,448.24/915,558.60 = 361,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,448.24x = 915,558.60 × 361,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,448.24x = 331,104,662,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,104,662,955.26/663,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,066.31

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