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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,470.16, 974,284.25 and 270,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,470.16, 974,284.25 and 270,238.06 is: 404,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,470.16 : 974,284.25 = 270,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,470.16/974,284.25 = 270,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,470.16x = 974,284.25 × 270,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,470.16x = 263,288,679,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,288,679,385.94/650,470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,766.73

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