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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,636.54, 921,337.18 and 361,720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,636.54, 921,337.18 and 361,720.53 is: 499,173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,636.54 : 921,337.18 = 361,720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,636.54/921,337.18 = 361,720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,636.54x = 921,337.18 × 361,720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,636.54x = 333,266,572,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,266,572,154.00/667,636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,173.66

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