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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,249.72, 920,806.44 and 361,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,249.72, 920,806.44 and 361,329.68 is: 498,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,249.72 : 920,806.44 = 361,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,249.72/920,806.44 = 361,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,249.72x = 920,806.44 × 361,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,249.72x = 332,714,696,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,714,696,307.14/667,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,635.95

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