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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,963.40, 978,777.90 and 548,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,963.40, 978,777.90 and 548,320.20 is: 824,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,963.40 : 978,777.90 = 548,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,963.40/978,777.90 = 548,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,963.40x = 978,777.90 × 548,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,963.40x = 536,683,693,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,683,693,883.58/650,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,445.27

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