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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,318.70, 976,978.05 and 402,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,318.70, 976,978.05 and 402,486.70 is: 603,730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,318.70 : 976,978.05 = 402,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,318.70/976,978.05 = 402,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,318.70x = 976,978.05 × 402,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,318.70x = 393,220,671,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,220,671,316.94/651,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,730.05

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