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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,063.60, 1,017,101.88 and 204,752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,063.60, 1,017,101.88 and 204,752.88 is: 307,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,063.60 : 1,017,101.88 = 204,752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,063.60/1,017,101.88 = 204,752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,063.60x = 1,017,101.88 × 204,752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,063.60x = 208,254,539,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,254,539,183.41/678,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,131.28

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