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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,373.02, 978,626.71 and 225,908.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,373.02, 978,626.71 and 225,908.02 is: 338,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,373.02 : 978,626.71 = 225,908.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,373.02/978,626.71 = 225,908.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,373.02x = 978,626.71 × 225,908.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,373.02x = 221,079,623,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,079,623,880.88/652,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,885.30

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