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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.87, 978,425.28 and 225,774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.87, 978,425.28 and 225,774.02 is: 338,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.87 : 978,425.28 = 225,774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.87/978,425.28 = 225,774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.87x = 978,425.28 × 225,774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.87x = 220,903,011,181.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,903,011,181.29/652,238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,684.22

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