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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,461.64, 922,481.73 and 362,539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,461.64, 922,481.73 and 362,539.62 is: 500,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,461.64 : 922,481.73 = 362,539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,461.64/922,481.73 = 362,539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,461.64x = 922,481.73 × 362,539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,461.64x = 334,436,175,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,436,175,851.14/668,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,307.21

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