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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,184.20, 977,498.70 and 273,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,184.20, 977,498.70 and 273,104.20 is: 409,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,184.20 : 977,498.70 = 273,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,184.20/977,498.70 = 273,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,184.20x = 977,498.70 × 273,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,184.20x = 266,959,000,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,959,000,464.54/652,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,330.68

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