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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,415.02, 978,387.66 and 225,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,415.02, 978,387.66 and 225,834.94 is: 338,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,415.02 : 978,387.66 = 225,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,415.02/978,387.66 = 225,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,415.02x = 978,387.66 × 225,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,415.02x = 220,954,118,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,954,118,492.84/652,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,671.11

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