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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,247.43, 982,869.98 and 206,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,247.43, 982,869.98 and 206,007.48 is: 309,010.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,247.43 : 982,869.98 = 206,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,247.43/982,869.98 = 206,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,247.43x = 982,869.98 × 206,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,247.43x = 202,478,566,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,478,566,717.41/655,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,010.85

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