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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,435.20, 975,669.92 and 177,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,435.20, 975,669.92 and 177,130.24 is: 265,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,435.20 : 975,669.92 = 177,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,435.20/975,669.92 = 177,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,435.20x = 975,669.92 × 177,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,435.20x = 172,820,647,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,820,647,090.38/650,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,700.02

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