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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,494.26, 974,320.29 and 270,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,494.26, 974,320.29 and 270,262.22 is: 404,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,494.26 : 974,320.29 = 270,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,494.26/974,320.29 = 270,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,494.26x = 974,320.29 × 270,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,494.26x = 263,321,959,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,321,959,694.84/650,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,802.90

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