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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,420.19, 975,069.63 and 251,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,420.19, 975,069.63 and 251,340.99 is: 376,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,420.19 : 975,069.63 = 251,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,420.19/975,069.63 = 251,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,420.19x = 975,069.63 × 251,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,420.19x = 245,074,966,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,074,966,123.13/650,420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,794.83

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