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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,762.80, 1,018,259.40 and 205,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,762.80, 1,018,259.40 and 205,444.40 is: 308,201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,762.80 : 1,018,259.40 = 205,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,762.80/1,018,259.40 = 205,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,762.80x = 1,018,259.40 × 205,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,762.80x = 209,195,691,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,195,691,477.36/678,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,201.47

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