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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,502.44, 921,157.83 and 361,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,502.44, 921,157.83 and 361,578.84 is: 498,981.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,502.44 : 921,157.83 = 361,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,502.44/921,157.83 = 361,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,502.44x = 921,157.83 × 361,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,502.44x = 333,071,179,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,071,179,628.32/667,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,981.22

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