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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,292.25, 974,767.92 and 271,433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,292.25, 974,767.92 and 271,433.45 is: 406,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,292.25 : 974,767.92 = 271,433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,292.25/974,767.92 = 271,433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,292.25x = 974,767.92 × 271,433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,292.25x = 264,584,619,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,584,619,474.92/650,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,870.33

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