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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,233.80, 975,350.70 and 587,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,233.80, 975,350.70 and 587,248.20 is: 880,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,233.80 : 975,350.70 = 587,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,233.80/975,350.70 = 587,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,233.80x = 975,350.70 × 587,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,233.80x = 572,772,942,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,772,942,943.74/650,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,872.30

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