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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,717.46, 920,063.06 and 360,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,717.46, 920,063.06 and 360,787.14 is: 497,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,717.46 : 920,063.06 = 360,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,717.46/920,063.06 = 360,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,717.46x = 920,063.06 × 360,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,717.46x = 331,946,918,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,946,918,233.11/666,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,882.45

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