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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,762.40, 975,682.80 and 251,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,762.40, 975,682.80 and 251,248.80 is: 376,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,762.40 : 975,682.80 = 251,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,762.40/975,682.80 = 251,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,762.40x = 975,682.80 × 251,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,762.40x = 245,139,132,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,139,132,680.64/650,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,695.29

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