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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,775.82, 976,004.43 and 271,699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,775.82, 976,004.43 and 271,699.69 is: 407,483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,775.82 : 976,004.43 = 271,699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,775.82/976,004.43 = 271,699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,775.82x = 976,004.43 × 271,699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,775.82x = 265,180,101,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,180,101,069.63/650,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,483.03

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