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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,241.52, 978,353.18 and 226,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,241.52, 978,353.18 and 226,087.56 is: 339,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,241.52 : 978,353.18 = 226,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,241.52/978,353.18 = 226,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,241.52x = 978,353.18 × 226,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,241.52x = 221,193,483,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,193,483,284.44/652,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,128.19

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