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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,673.27, 897,711.80 and 378,683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,673.27, 897,711.80 and 378,683.49 is: 522,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,673.27 : 897,711.80 = 378,683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,673.27/897,711.80 = 378,683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,673.27x = 897,711.80 × 378,683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,673.27x = 339,948,635,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,948,635,018.47/650,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,456.74

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