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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,374.53, 978,628.97 and 225,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,374.53, 978,628.97 and 225,909.53 is: 338,887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,374.53 : 978,628.97 = 225,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,374.53/978,628.97 = 225,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,374.53x = 978,628.97 × 225,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,374.53x = 221,081,604,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,081,604,634.39/652,374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,887.55

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