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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,068.78, 978,243.93 and 202,780.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,068.78, 978,243.93 and 202,780.86 is: 304,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,068.78 : 978,243.93 = 202,780.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,068.78/978,243.93 = 202,780.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,068.78x = 978,243.93 × 202,780.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,068.78x = 198,369,145,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,369,145,415.18/652,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,215.06

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