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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,344.98, 974,255.10 and 479,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,344.98, 974,255.10 and 479,256.24 is: 717,954.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,344.98 : 974,255.10 = 479,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,344.98/974,255.10 = 479,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,344.98x = 974,255.10 × 479,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,344.98x = 466,917,836,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,917,836,026.82/650,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,954.09

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