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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,259.20, 974,611.20 and 334,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,259.20, 974,611.20 and 334,553.60 is: 501,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,259.20 : 974,611.20 = 334,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,259.20/974,611.20 = 334,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,259.20x = 974,611.20 × 334,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,259.20x = 326,059,685,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,059,685,560.32/650,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,430.33

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