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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,636.55, 974,533.41 and 270,404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,636.55, 974,533.41 and 270,404.46 is: 405,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,636.55 : 974,533.41 = 270,404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,636.55/974,533.41 = 270,404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,636.55x = 974,533.41 × 270,404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,636.55x = 263,518,180,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,518,180,483.01/650,636.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,015.95

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