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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,656.40, 977,484.60 and 553,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,656.40, 977,484.60 and 553,241.40 is: 829,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,656.40 : 977,484.60 = 553,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,656.40/977,484.60 = 553,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,656.40x = 977,484.60 × 553,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,656.40x = 540,784,948,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,784,948,582.44/651,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,862.10

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