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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,664.20, 978,218.70 and 273,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,664.20, 978,218.70 and 273,584.20 is: 410,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,664.20 : 978,218.70 = 273,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,664.20/978,218.70 = 273,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,664.20x = 978,218.70 × 273,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,664.20x = 267,625,180,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,625,180,464.54/652,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,050.35

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