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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,652.84, 917,216.25 and 362,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,652.84, 917,216.25 and 362,846.84 is: 500,726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,652.84 : 917,216.25 = 362,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,652.84/917,216.25 = 362,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,652.84x = 917,216.25 × 362,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,652.84x = 332,809,017,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,809,017,909.15/664,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,726.09

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