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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,737.40, 976,251.90 and 251,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,737.40, 976,251.90 and 251,342.60 is: 377,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,737.40 : 976,251.90 = 251,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,737.40/976,251.90 = 251,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,737.40x = 976,251.90 × 251,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,737.40x = 245,373,690,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,373,690,800.94/650,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,070.21

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