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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,237.40, 975,526.20 and 250,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,237.40, 975,526.20 and 250,891.20 is: 376,402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,237.40 : 975,526.20 = 250,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,237.40/975,526.20 = 250,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,237.40x = 975,526.20 × 250,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,237.40x = 244,750,938,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,750,938,949.44/650,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,402.43

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