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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,232.20, 974,570.70 and 334,526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,232.20, 974,570.70 and 334,526.60 is: 501,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,232.20 : 974,570.70 = 334,526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,232.20/974,570.70 = 334,526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,232.20x = 974,570.70 × 334,526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,232.20x = 326,019,822,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,019,822,730.62/650,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,389.85

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