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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,140.92, 975,255.12 and 250,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,140.92, 975,255.12 and 250,785 is: 376,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,140.92 : 975,255.12 = 250,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,140.92/975,255.12 = 250,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,140.92x = 975,255.12 × 250,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,140.92x = 244,579,355,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,579,355,269.20/650,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,194.37

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