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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,795.55, 921,558.63 and 361,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,795.55, 921,558.63 and 361,869.25 is: 499,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,795.55 : 921,558.63 = 361,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,795.55/921,558.63 = 361,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,795.55x = 921,558.63 × 361,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,795.55x = 333,483,730,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,483,730,269.13/667,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,379.99

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