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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,305.80, 975,458.70 and 250,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,305.80, 975,458.70 and 250,959.60 is: 376,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,305.80 : 975,458.70 = 250,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,305.80/975,458.70 = 250,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,305.80x = 975,458.70 × 250,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,305.80x = 244,800,725,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,800,725,168.52/650,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,439.40

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