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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,712.80, 975,032.40 and 482,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,712.80, 975,032.40 and 482,751.20 is: 723,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,712.80 : 975,032.40 = 482,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,712.80/975,032.40 = 482,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,712.80x = 975,032.40 × 482,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,712.80x = 470,698,061,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,698,061,138.88/650,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,357.62

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