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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,659.70, 977,489.55 and 402,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,659.70, 977,489.55 and 402,482.10 is: 603,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,659.70 : 977,489.55 = 402,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,659.70/977,489.55 = 402,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,659.70x = 977,489.55 × 402,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,659.70x = 393,422,046,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,422,046,812.06/651,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,723.15

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