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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,073.84, 916,420.74 and 362,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,073.84, 916,420.74 and 362,267.84 is: 499,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,073.84 : 916,420.74 = 362,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,073.84/916,420.74 = 362,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,073.84x = 916,420.74 × 362,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,073.84x = 331,989,762,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,989,762,011.00/664,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,928.99

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