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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,717.80, 975,039.90 and 482,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,717.80, 975,039.90 and 482,756.20 is: 723,365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,717.80 : 975,039.90 = 482,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,717.80/975,039.90 = 482,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,717.80x = 975,039.90 × 482,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,717.80x = 470,706,556,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,706,556,972.38/650,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,365.12

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