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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,761.56, 918,750.96 and 363,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,761.56, 918,750.96 and 363,955.56 is: 502,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,761.56 : 918,750.96 = 363,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,761.56/918,750.96 = 363,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,761.56x = 918,750.96 × 363,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,761.56x = 334,384,520,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,384,520,147.34/665,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,258.68

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