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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,159.85, 920,676.73 and 361,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,159.85, 920,676.73 and 361,229.92 is: 498,495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,159.85 : 920,676.73 = 361,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,159.85/920,676.73 = 361,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,159.85x = 920,676.73 × 361,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,159.85x = 332,575,977,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,575,977,701.60/667,159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,495.19

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