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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,031.76, 916,366.72 and 362,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,031.76, 916,366.72 and 362,232.24 is: 499,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,031.76 : 916,366.72 = 362,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,031.76/916,366.72 = 362,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,031.76x = 916,366.72 × 362,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,031.76x = 331,937,569,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,937,569,647.05/664,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,882.07

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