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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,056.80, 975,364.35 and 250,977.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,056.80, 975,364.35 and 250,977.87 is: 376,574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,056.80 : 975,364.35 = 250,977.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,056.80/975,364.35 = 250,977.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,056.80x = 975,364.35 × 250,977.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,056.80x = 244,794,867,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,794,867,036.93/650,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,574.58

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