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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,496.36, 921,149.39 and 361,572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,496.36, 921,149.39 and 361,572.73 is: 498,972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,496.36 : 921,149.39 = 361,572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,496.36/921,149.39 = 361,572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,496.36x = 921,149.39 × 361,572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,496.36x = 333,062,499,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,062,499,680.14/667,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,972.76

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