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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,660.20, 978,212.70 and 273,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,660.20, 978,212.70 and 273,580.20 is: 410,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,660.20 : 978,212.70 = 273,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,660.20/978,212.70 = 273,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,660.20x = 978,212.70 × 273,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,660.20x = 267,619,626,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,619,626,108.54/652,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,044.35

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