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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,103.80, 978,447.30 and 231,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,103.80, 978,447.30 and 231,681.40 is: 347,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,103.80 : 978,447.30 = 231,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,103.80/978,447.30 = 231,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,103.80x = 978,447.30 × 231,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,103.80x = 226,688,040,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,688,040,290.22/652,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,625.70

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