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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,115.20, 976,672.80 and 402,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,115.20, 976,672.80 and 402,283.20 is: 603,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,115.20 : 976,672.80 = 402,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,115.20/976,672.80 = 402,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,115.20x = 976,672.80 × 402,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,115.20x = 392,899,059,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,899,059,336.96/651,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,424.80

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