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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,510.40, 977,265.60 and 494,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,510.40, 977,265.60 and 494,046.40 is: 741,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,510.40 : 977,265.60 = 494,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,510.40/977,265.60 = 494,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,510.40x = 977,265.60 × 494,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,510.40x = 482,814,551,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,814,551,523.84/651,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,069.60

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