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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,901.02, 898,166.61 and 375,255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,901.02, 898,166.61 and 375,255.79 is: 517,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,901.02 : 898,166.61 = 375,255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,901.02/898,166.61 = 375,255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,901.02x = 898,166.61 × 375,255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,901.02x = 337,042,218,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,042,218,541.76/650,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,808.72

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