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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,068.28, 978,243.18 and 202,780.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,068.28, 978,243.18 and 202,780.36 is: 304,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,068.28 : 978,243.18 = 202,780.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,068.28/978,243.18 = 202,780.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,068.28x = 978,243.18 × 202,780.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,068.28x = 198,368,504,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,368,504,207.95/652,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,214.31

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