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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,466.80, 977,151.60 and 272,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,466.80, 977,151.60 and 272,289.60 is: 408,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,466.80 : 977,151.60 = 272,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,466.80/977,151.60 = 272,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,466.80x = 977,151.60 × 272,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,466.80x = 266,068,218,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,068,218,303.36/651,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,414.09

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