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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,064.87, 974,906.91 and 244,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,064.87, 974,906.91 and 244,964.79 is: 367,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,064.87 : 974,906.91 = 244,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,064.87/974,906.91 = 244,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,064.87x = 974,906.91 × 244,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,064.87x = 238,817,866,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,817,866,477.70/650,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,375.44

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