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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,070.80, 974,717.40 and 335,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,070.80, 974,717.40 and 335,142.80 is: 502,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,070.80 : 974,717.40 = 335,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,070.80/974,717.40 = 335,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,070.80x = 974,717.40 × 335,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,070.80x = 326,669,518,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,669,518,644.72/650,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,513.75

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