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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,731.20, 975,805.20 and 251,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,731.20, 975,805.20 and 251,239.20 is: 376,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,731.20 : 975,805.20 = 251,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,731.20/975,805.20 = 251,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,731.20x = 975,805.20 × 251,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,731.20x = 245,160,517,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,160,517,803.84/650,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,746.22

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