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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,863.55, 920,271.62 and 360,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,863.55, 920,271.62 and 360,939.88 is: 498,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,863.55 : 920,271.62 = 360,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,863.55/920,271.62 = 360,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,863.55x = 920,271.62 × 360,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,863.55x = 332,162,726,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,162,726,691.88/666,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,096.99

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