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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,465.24, 987,791.85 and 203,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,465.24, 987,791.85 and 203,094.80 is: 304,671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,465.24 : 987,791.85 = 203,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,465.24/987,791.85 = 203,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,465.24x = 987,791.85 × 203,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,465.24x = 200,615,390,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,615,390,332.01/658,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,671.19

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