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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,739.70, 921,477.87 and 361,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,739.70, 921,477.87 and 361,817.28 is: 499,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,739.70 : 921,477.87 = 361,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,739.70/921,477.87 = 361,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,739.70x = 921,477.87 × 361,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,739.70x = 333,406,616,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,406,616,503.59/667,739.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,306.27

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