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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,872.20, 976,218.30 and 201,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,872.20, 976,218.30 and 201,901.80 is: 302,824.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,872.20 : 976,218.30 = 201,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,872.20/976,218.30 = 201,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,872.20x = 976,218.30 × 201,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,872.20x = 197,100,231,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,100,231,962.94/650,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,824.78

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