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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,863.97, 979,340.95 and 273,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,863.97, 979,340.95 and 273,402.64 is: 410,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,863.97 : 979,340.95 = 273,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,863.97/979,340.95 = 273,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,863.97x = 979,340.95 × 273,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,863.97x = 267,754,401,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,754,401,190.11/652,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,122.80

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