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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,052.40, 987,078.60 and 237,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,052.40, 987,078.60 and 237,370.80 is: 356,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,052.40 : 987,078.60 = 237,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,052.40/987,078.60 = 237,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,052.40x = 987,078.60 × 237,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,052.40x = 234,303,636,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,303,636,944.88/658,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,056.20

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