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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,898.24, 923,074.85 and 362,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,898.24, 923,074.85 and 362,966.84 is: 500,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,898.24 : 923,074.85 = 362,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,898.24/923,074.85 = 362,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,898.24x = 923,074.85 × 362,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,898.24x = 335,045,561,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,045,561,141.55/668,898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,891.68

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