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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,863.88, 920,272.08 and 360,940.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,863.88, 920,272.08 and 360,940.21 is: 498,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,863.88 : 920,272.08 = 360,940.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,863.88/920,272.08 = 360,940.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,863.88x = 920,272.08 × 360,940.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,863.88x = 332,163,197,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,163,197,812.34/666,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,097.45

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