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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,015.20, 975,022.80 and 539,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,015.20, 975,022.80 and 539,423.20 is: 809,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,015.20 : 975,022.80 = 539,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,015.20/975,022.80 = 539,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,015.20x = 975,022.80 × 539,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,015.20x = 525,949,918,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,949,918,848.96/650,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,134.80

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