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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,617.20, 974,425.80 and 450,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,617.20, 974,425.80 and 450,162.80 is: 675,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,617.20 : 974,425.80 = 450,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,617.20/974,425.80 = 450,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,617.20x = 974,425.80 × 450,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,617.20x = 438,650,246,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,650,246,520.24/649,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,244.20

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