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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,130.80, 987,196.20 and 378,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,130.80, 987,196.20 and 378,194.80 is: 567,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,130.80 : 987,196.20 = 378,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,130.80/987,196.20 = 378,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,130.80x = 987,196.20 × 378,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,130.80x = 373,352,469,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,352,469,419.76/658,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,292.20

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