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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.70, 978,066.45 and 252,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.70, 978,066.45 and 252,746.70 is: 379,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.70 : 978,066.45 = 252,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.70/978,066.45 = 252,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.70x = 978,066.45 × 252,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.70x = 247,203,067,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,203,067,618.22/652,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,007.05

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