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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,960.78, 920,406.36 and 361,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,960.78, 920,406.36 and 361,036.20 is: 498,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,960.78 : 920,406.36 = 361,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,960.78/920,406.36 = 361,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,960.78x = 920,406.36 × 361,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,960.78x = 332,300,014,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,300,014,670.23/666,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,230.22

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