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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,228.80, 978,294.60 and 273,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,228.80, 978,294.60 and 273,051.60 is: 409,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,228.80 : 978,294.60 = 273,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,228.80/978,294.60 = 273,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,228.80x = 978,294.60 × 273,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,228.80x = 267,124,905,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,124,905,801.36/652,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,557.05

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