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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,770.31, 975,996.18 and 271,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,770.31, 975,996.18 and 271,694.18 is: 407,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,770.31 : 975,996.18 = 271,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,770.31/975,996.18 = 271,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,770.31x = 975,996.18 × 271,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,770.31x = 265,172,476,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,172,476,928.25/650,770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,474.76

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