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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,399.60, 978,364.62 and 225,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,399.60, 978,364.62 and 225,819.52 is: 338,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,399.60 : 978,364.62 = 225,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,399.60/978,364.62 = 225,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,399.60x = 978,364.62 × 225,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,399.60x = 220,933,828,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,933,828,873.38/652,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,648.01

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