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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,863.47, 920,271.52 and 360,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,863.47, 920,271.52 and 360,939.80 is: 498,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,863.47 : 920,271.52 = 360,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,863.47/920,271.52 = 360,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,863.47x = 920,271.52 × 360,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,863.47x = 332,162,618,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,162,618,374.50/666,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,096.89

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