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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,283.97, 920,852.28 and 361,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,283.97, 920,852.28 and 361,362.72 is: 498,680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,283.97 : 920,852.28 = 361,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,283.97/920,852.28 = 361,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,283.97x = 920,852.28 × 361,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,283.97x = 332,761,684,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,761,684,619.00/667,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,680.77

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