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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,109.16, 916,468.62 and 362,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,109.16, 916,468.62 and 362,301 is: 499,974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,109.16 : 916,468.62 = 362,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,109.16/916,468.62 = 362,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,109.16x = 916,468.62 × 362,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,109.16x = 332,037,497,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,037,497,494.62/664,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,974.28

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