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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,632.70, 977,449.05 and 402,455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,632.70, 977,449.05 and 402,455.10 is: 603,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,632.70 : 977,449.05 = 402,455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,632.70/977,449.05 = 402,455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,632.70x = 977,449.05 × 402,455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,632.70x = 393,379,355,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,379,355,162.66/651,632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,682.65

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