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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,967.40, 978,783.90 and 548,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,967.40, 978,783.90 and 548,324.20 is: 824,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,967.40 : 978,783.90 = 548,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,967.40/978,783.90 = 548,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,967.40x = 978,783.90 × 548,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,967.40x = 536,690,898,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,690,898,940.38/650,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,451.27

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