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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,007.16, 987,046.70 and 208,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,007.16, 987,046.70 and 208,695.48 is: 313,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,007.16 : 987,046.70 = 208,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,007.16/987,046.70 = 208,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,007.16x = 987,046.70 × 208,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,007.16x = 205,992,184,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992,184,838.92/658,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,054.63

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